Cajun Style Chicken Gumbo Recipe

Name: Cajun Style Chicken Gumbo Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts; 1 tsp Cajun or possibly Creole seasoning; 1 tsp dry thyme leaves; 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil; 1 med onion coarsely minced; 1 x green bell pepper coarsely minced; 1 c. thinly-sliced or possibly julienned carrots; 1/2 c. thinly-sliced celery; 4 x garlic cloves chopped; 2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour; 1 can fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth (14 ounce); 1 can no-salt-added stewed tomatoes - (14.5 ounce) undrained; 1/2 tsp warm pepper sauce; 2 c. warm cooked rice; 1/4 c. minced fresh parsley (optional) Additional warm pepper sauce (optional)

Servings: persons

1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 tsp Cajun or possibly Creole seasoning
1 tsp dry thyme leaves
2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
1 med onion coarsely minced
1 x green bell pepper coarsely minced
1 c. thinly-sliced or possibly julienned carrots
1/2 c. thinly-sliced celery
4 x garlic cloves chopped
2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
1 can fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth (14 ounce)
1 can no-salt-added stewed tomatoes - (14.5 ounce) undrained
1/2 tsp warm pepper sauce
2 c. warm cooked rice
1/4 c. minced fresh parsley (optional) Additional warm pepper sauce (optional)

1
Cut chicken into 1-inch pcs; place in medium bowl.
2
Sprinkle with seasoning and thyme; toss well.
3
Set aside.
4
Heat oil in large saucepan over medium-high heat.
5
Add in onion, bell pepper, carrots, celery and garlic to saucepan; cover and cook 10 min or possibly till vegetables are crisp-tender, stirring once.
6
Add in chicken; cook 3 min, stirring occasionally.
7
Sprinkle mix with flour; cook 1 minute, stirring frequently.
8
Add in chicken broth, tomatoes and pepper sauce; bring to a boil over high heat.
9
Reduce heat to medium; simmer, uncovered, 10 min or possibly till chicken is no longer pink in center, vegetables are tender and sauce is slightly thickened.
10
Ladle gumbo into 4 shallow bowls; top each with a scoop of rice.
11
Sprinkle with parsley and serve with additional pepper sauce, if you like.
12
This recipe yields 4 servings.

1099

kcal

Calories

Fat

149

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, 1 tsp Cajun or possibly Creole seasoning, 1 tsp dry thyme leaves, 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil, and more.

Yes, Cajun Style Chicken Gumbo Recipe falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!