Crescent City Gumbo Recipe

Name: Crescent City Gumbo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Cooking spray; 3 tablespoons canola oil, divided; 1/2 pound skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces; 1 pound low-fat smoked sausage (such as Healthy Choice) or turkey kielbasa, cut into 1/2-inch-thick rounds; 2 cups chopped onion; 1 cup chopped green bell pepper; 1/2 cup chopped celery; 1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic; 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme; 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper; 1/3 cup all-purpose flour; 5 cups fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth; 1 (14.5-ounce) can no salt-added diced tomatoes, undrained; 3 cups (1-inch) slices fresh okra; 2 bay leaves; 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley; 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined; 2 2/3 cups hot cooked long-grain rice

Servings: persons

Cooking spray
3 tablespoons canola oil, divided
1/2 pound skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 pound low-fat smoked sausage (such as Healthy Choice) or turkey kielbasa, cut into 1/2-inch-thick rounds
2 cups chopped onion
1 cup chopped green bell pepper
1/2 cup chopped celery
1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
5 cups fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
1 (14.5-ounce) can no salt-added diced tomatoes, undrained
3 cups (1-inch) slices fresh okra
2 bay leaves
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 2/3 cups hot cooked long-grain rice

1
Heat a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add 1 teaspoon oil, chicken, and sausage; saute for 3 minutes or until browned. Remove from pan (leave drippings in pan). Add onion, bell pepper, and celery to pan; saute 4 minutes. Add garlic, thyme, and red pepper; saute 4 minutes or until onion is tender and garlic is fragrant. Remove from pan.
2
Add remaining oil to pan. Add flour to pan, stirring constantly with a whisk. Cook 10 minutes or until roux is light brown, stirring constantly with a whisk. Gradually add broth, stirring constantly with a whisk. Add chicken and sausage, onion mixture, tomatoes, okra, and bay leaves; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3
Stir in parsley and shrimp; cook 5 minutes or until shrimp are done. Discard bay leaves. Serve over rice.

1590

kcal

Calories

Fat

124

Carbs

179

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Cooking spray, 3 tablespoons canola oil, divided, 1/2 pound skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces, 1 pound low-fat smoked sausage (such as Healthy Choice) or turkey kielbasa, cut into 1/2-inch-thick rounds, and more.

Yes, Crescent City Gumbo 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!

Crescent City Gumbo

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