Chicken Gumbo Recipe

Name: Chicken Gumbo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Vegetable cooking spray; 3/4 pound smoked turkey sausage, sliced; 1 1/2 pounds skinned, boned chicken breasts; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 2 1/2 cups chopped celery; 2 cups chopped onion; 2 cups chopped green pepper; 1/2 cup chopped green onions; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon Creole seasoning; 1 tablespoon low-sodium Worcestershire sauce; 2 teaspoons hot sauce; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 3 bay leaves; 3 (14 1/4-ounce) cans no-salt-added chicken broth; Gumbo file (optional); 6 cups cooked long-grain rice (cooked without salt or fat)

Servings: persons

Vegetable cooking spray
3/4 pound smoked turkey sausage, sliced
1 1/2 pounds skinned, boned chicken breasts
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 1/2 cups chopped celery
2 cups chopped onion
2 cups chopped green pepper
1/2 cup chopped green onions
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon Creole seasoning
1 tablespoon low-sodium Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons hot sauce
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 bay leaves
3 (14 1/4-ounce) cans no-salt-added chicken broth
Gumbo file (optional)
6 cups cooked long-grain rice (cooked without salt or fat)

1
Coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray. Add sausage, and cook 5 minutes or until browned on all sides. Remove sausage from skillet, and set aside. Add chicken to skillet, and cook 7 minutes on each side or until chicken is done. Remove chicken from skillet, and let cool slightly. Shred chicken; set aside.
2
Place flour on a baking sheet; bake at 350u00b0 for 20 minutes or until dark brown, stirring occasionally.
3
Coat a large Dutch oven with cooking spray; add oil. Place over medium-high heat until hot. Add celery and next 4 ingredients; saute 8 minutes or until tender. Add browned flour, Creole seasoning, and next 4 ingredients, stirring well. Add broth and sausage. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer, uncovered, 1 hour. Add chicken, and simmer, uncovered, 30 minutes. Remove and discard bay leaves. Stir in file, if desired. To serve, place 3/4 cup rice in each of 8 bowls; ladle 1 1/2 cups gumbo over each serving.

1781

kcal

Calories

Fat

258

Carbs

126

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Vegetable cooking spray, 3/4 pound smoked turkey sausage, sliced, 1 1/2 pounds skinned, boned chicken breasts, 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Chicken 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chicken Gumbo

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