Chicken Gumbo With Shrimp Recipe

Name: Chicken Gumbo With Shrimp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 4 parts each; 12 medium to large shrimp, peeled (with tails left on); 6 Tbsp. flour; 1/2 c. oil; 1 medium onion; 1 large green pepper; 1 stalk celery; 2 green onions (tops and roots); 1 c. fresh parsley; 9 c. water; salt and cayenne pepper to taste

Servings: persons

1
Put oil in pot.
2
Brown chicken to golden brown.
3
Remove chicken from pot.
4
Brown flour in oil in which chicken was browned until it is dark brown.
5
Stir constantly.
6
Do not stop stirring until flour has reached the desired color.
7
Add chopped onion, green pepper and celery.
8
Stir.
9
Add water; stir.
10
Add chicken. Cover.
11
Bring to boil; reduce heat and simmer for 40 minutes.
12
Add shrimp and green onion.
13
Cover and continue to simmer for 20 minutes more.
14
Add salt and cayenne pepper to taste.
15
Cut off heat; serve over steamed white rice topped with gumbo file and chopped parsley.

894

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

109

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 4 parts each, 12 medium to large shrimp, peeled (with tails left on), 6 Tbsp. flour, 1/2 c. oil, and more.

Yes, Chicken Gumbo With Shrimp falls under the Seafood 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 With Shrimp

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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