Chicken Gumbo File Recipe

Name: Chicken Gumbo File
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 lb. cut up chicken; 1 1/2 inch ham steak, cooked; 1/3 c. butter; 1/3 c. flour; 1 c. chopped onion; 1 clove garlic, crushed; 1 tsp. salt; 1/2 tsp. pepper; 1/2 tsp. dried thyme; 1/4 tsp. red pepper; 3 parsley sprigs; 1 bay leaf; 1 (1 lb.) can tomatoes; 1 lb. raw, shelled shrimp; 1/2 c. chopped green pepper; 1 tsp. gumbo-file powder

Servings: persons

4 lb. cut up chicken
1 1/2 inch ham steak, cooked
1/3 c. butter
1/3 c. flour
1 c. chopped onion
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1/2 tsp. dried thyme
1/4 tsp. red pepper
3 parsley sprigs
1 bay leaf
1 (1 lb.) can tomatoes
1 lb. raw, shelled shrimp
1/2 c. chopped green pepper
1 tsp. gumbo-file powder

1
Rinse and prepare the chicken.
2
Cut the ham into 1/2-inch cubes.
3
In a 6-quart Dutch oven, saute the chicken in butter for approximately 20 minutes.
4
Remove the chicken.
5
Add the ham until brown (approximately 5 minutes).
6
Remove.
7
Stir flour into remaining fat in Dutch oven; cook over medium heat, stirring, until flour is browned.
8
Add onion and garlic and cook, stirring, until onion is tender.
9
Add salt, pepper, thyme, red pepper, parsley, bay leaf, tomatoes and 1 cup water; bring to boiling.
10
Add chicken and ham and simmer, covered, for 1 hour.
11
Next add shrimp and green pepper, simmer for 30 minutes.
12
Remove the ham, chicken and shrimp. Bring mixture in Dutch oven to a boil.
13
Stir in the file, cook until it thickens.
14
Pour sauce over chicken mixture.
15
Serve over white rice.

1245

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

183

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 lb. cut up chicken, 1 1/2 inch ham steak, cooked, 1/3 c. butter, 1/3 c. flour, and more.

Yes, Chicken Gumbo File 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 File

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