Chicken & Sausage Gumbo Recipe

Name: Chicken & Sausage Gumbo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ⅓ cup all-purpose flour; ⅓ cup cooking oil; 3 cups water; 12 ounces sausage links, cooked (slice); 2 cups cooked chicken (chop); 2 cups okra, slice; 1 cup onion (chop); ½ cup green pepper (chop); ½ cup celery (chop); 4 garlic cloves (mince); 1 teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon pepper; ¼ teaspoon ground red pepper; 2 cups cooked rice, hot

Servings: persons

⅓ cup all-purpose flour
⅓ cup cooking oil
3 cups water
12 ounces sausage links, cooked (slice)
2 cups cooked chicken (chop)
2 cups okra, slice
1 cup onion (chop)
½ cup green pepper (chop)
½ cup celery (chop)
4 garlic cloves (mince)
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
¼ teaspoon ground red pepper
2 cups cooked rice, hot

1
ROUX-in a heavy 2-quart saucepan stir together flour and oil till smooth.
2
Cook over medium-high heat 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
3
Reduce heat to medium.
4
Cook and stir constantly about 15 minutes more or till a dark, reddish brown roux forms.
5
Cool.
6
In a crockery cooker place water.
7
Stir in roux.
8
Add sausage, chicken, okra, onion, green pepper, celery, garlic, salt, pepper, and red pepper.
9
Cover; cook on low-heat setting for 10-12 hours or on high-heat setting for 4 1/2 to 5 hours.
10
Skim off fat.
11
Serve over rice.

932

kcal

Calories

Fat

122

Carbs

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ⅓ cup all-purpose flour, ⅓ cup cooking oil, 3 cups water, 12 ounces sausage links, cooked (slice), and more.

Yes, Chicken & Sausage 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 & Sausage Gumbo

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Variations & substitutions

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