Chicken-Andouille Gumbo Recipe

Name: Chicken-Andouille Gumbo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup shortening; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1 cup chopped onion; 1 cup chopped celery; 1 cup chopped green pepper; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 (4- to 5-pound) baking hen, cut up; 1/2 cup vegetable oil; 6 cups water; 1 pound andouille sausage, cut into 1/4-inch slices; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon pepper; 1/2 teaspoon red pepper; File powder to taste; Hot cooked rice

Servings: persons

1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped green pepper
1 clove garlic, minced
1 (4- to 5-pound) baking hen, cut up
1/2 cup vegetable oil
6 cups water
1 pound andouille sausage, cut into 1/4-inch slices
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon red pepper
File powder to taste
Hot cooked rice

1
Melt shortening in a large stockpot; stir in flour. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, 10 minutes or until roux is the color of a copper penny. Add onion, celery, green pepper, and garlic; cook until vegetables are tender. Set aside.
2
Brown chicken in oil in a large skillet; drain, and set aside. Reserve drippings in skillet.
3
Add water to skillet, and bring to a boil. Remove from heat, and gradually pour pan dripping mixture over vegetable-flour mixture in stockpot, stirring constantly. Add chicken, sausage, salt, and pepper; cover and simmer 1 to 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; stir in file powder. Serve gumbo over rice.

374

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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: 1/2 cup shortening, 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1 cup chopped onion, 1 cup chopped celery, and more.

Yes, Chicken-Andouille Gumbo 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.

Chicken-Andouille Gumbo

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