Chicken Gumbo Recipe

Name: Chicken Gumbo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Meat & Poultry
Ingredients: 2 Tbsp. butter; 1/2 c. chopped onions; 1/4 c. chopped green pepper; 1/2 c. sliced fresh mushrooms; 1 garlic clove, crushed; 4 c. chicken broth; 3/4 c. uncooked white rice; 2 c. fresh or frozen sliced okra; 2 c. diced cooked chicken; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/2 tsp. dried basil; 1/4 tsp. dried thyme; 1/8 tsp. black pepper; 1 Tbsp. cornstarch; 1/4 c. cold water; hot cooked rice

Servings: persons

2 Tbsp. butter
1/2 c. chopped onions
1/4 c. chopped green pepper
1/2 c. sliced fresh mushrooms
1 garlic clove, crushed
4 c. chicken broth
3/4 c. uncooked white rice
2 c. fresh or frozen sliced okra
2 c. diced cooked chicken
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. dried basil
1/4 tsp. dried thyme
1/8 tsp. black pepper
1 Tbsp. cornstarch
1/4 c. cold water
hot cooked rice

1
In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
2
Add onions, green pepper, mushrooms and garlic; saute lightly.
3
Stir in broth, uncooked rice, okra, chicken, salt, basil, thyme and black pepper.
4
Bring to a boil.
5
Reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes, or until rice is tender.
6
In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and 1/4 cup water.
7
Stir into soup.
8
Cook, stirring constantly, for 5 minutes, or until slightly thickened.
9
Remove from heat.
10
If desired, serve over cooked rice.

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

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 Tbsp. butter, 1/2 c. chopped onions, 1/4 c. chopped green pepper, 1/2 c. sliced fresh mushrooms, 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.

Chicken Gumbo

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