Chicken & Sausage Gumbo Recipe

Name: Chicken & Sausage Gumbo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Olive oil, 2 tablespoons; Skinless, boneless chicken thighs, 4, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces; Andouille or other spicy smoked sausages, 3/4 lb, cut into 1-inch slices; Okra, 1/2 lb, cut crosswise into thick slices; Red or green bell pepper, 1, seeded and chopped; Celery, 3 stalks, chopped; Yellow onion, 1, chopped; Flour, 2 tablespoons; Chicken broth, 2 cups, 16 fl oz.; Diced plum (Roma) tomatoes, 1 can (14.5 oz), with juice; Salt; Cayenne pepper, 1/4 teaspoon; Steamed white rice, for serving

Servings: persons

Olive oil, 2 tablespoons
Skinless, boneless chicken thighs, 4, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
Andouille or other spicy smoked sausages, 3/4 lb, cut into 1-inch slices
Okra, 1/2 lb, cut crosswise into thick slices
Red or green bell pepper, 1, seeded and chopped
Celery, 3 stalks, chopped
Yellow onion, 1, chopped
Flour, 2 tablespoons
Chicken broth, 2 cups, 16 fl oz.
Diced plum (Roma) tomatoes, 1 can (14.5 oz), with juice
Salt
Cayenne pepper, 1/4 teaspoon
Steamed white rice, for serving

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1) Cook the Chicken
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In a large frying pan over medium-high heat, warm 1 tablespoon of the oil. Add the chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned on all sides, about 8 minutes. Transfer the chicken to the slow cooker, then add the sausages. Scatter the okra, bell pepper, celery, and onion on top.
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2) Make the roux
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Return the frying pan to medium heat and add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Sprinkle the flour in the pan and cook, stirring constantly, until golden brown, about 4 minutes. Stir in the brother and the tomatoes with their juice and raise the heat to medium-high. When the mixture comes to boil, remove the pan from the heat. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and the cayenne and then pour over the vegetables, chicken and sausages.
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3) Cook the gumbo
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Cover and cook on the high-heat setting for 4 hours or the low-heat setting for 8 hours. Season to taste with salt and cayenne. Ladle the gumbo over steamed rice and serve.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Olive oil, 2 tablespoons, Skinless, boneless chicken thighs, 4, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces, Andouille or other spicy smoked sausages, 3/4 lb, cut into 1-inch slices, Okra, 1/2 lb, cut crosswise into thick slices, 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.

Chicken & Sausage Gumbo

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