Chicken Gumbo Recipe

Name: Chicken Gumbo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 broiler fryer; 1/4 lb. ham or smoked sausage; 2 Tbsp. butter; 1 lb. tomatoes (canned or frozen); 1 1/2 qt. water; 1 lb. okra, sliced (optional); 1 c. sliced onions; 3/4 c. chopped green pepper; 1 Tbsp. minced parsley; 1 Tbsp. salt; 1/4 tsp. black pepper; 1 small bay leaf; 1 Tbsp. gumbo file (optional); 4 c. hot cooked rice

Servings: persons

1 broiler fryer
1/4 lb. ham or smoked sausage
2 Tbsp. butter
1 lb. tomatoes (canned or frozen)
1 1/2 qt. water
1 lb. okra, sliced (optional)
1 c. sliced onions
3/4 c. chopped green pepper
1 Tbsp. minced parsley
1 Tbsp. salt
1/4 tsp. black pepper
1 small bay leaf
1 Tbsp. gumbo file (optional)
4 c. hot cooked rice

1
Boil chicken.
2
Debone.
3
Dice ham or thinly sliced sausage. Cook sausage or ham in melted butter until light brown.
4
Add tomatoes, water, okra, onions, green pepper, parsley, salt, pepper and bay leaf.
5
Bring to boil; reduce heat.
6
Cover and simmer 30 to 40 minutes.
7
Return chicken to soup.
8
Discard bay leaf.
9
Just before serving, sprinkle gumbo file powder lightly over soup, stirring constantly.
10
Heap hot rice in individual soup bowl. Ladle gumbo over rice.

1241

kcal

Calories

Fat

203

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 broiler fryer, 1/4 lb. ham or smoked sausage, 2 Tbsp. butter, 1 lb. tomatoes (canned or frozen), 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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