File Gumbo

Name: File Gumbo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Meat & Poultry
Ingredients: 1 fryer chicken, cut into pieces; 1/2 c. oil; 1 c. flour; 1 c. chopped onion; 1 c. chopped celery; 1/2 c. grated carrots; 2 Tbsp. salt; 1/2 tsp. pepper; 2 qt. water; 2 Tbsp. file

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File Gumbo – a delicious recipe with chicken, oil, flour, onion, celery, carrots. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.

Serves 4 Meat & Poultry

Servings: persons

1 fryer chicken, cut into pieces
1/2 c. oil
1 c. flour
1 c. chopped onion
1 c. chopped celery
1/2 c. grated carrots
2 Tbsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
2 qt. water
2 Tbsp. file

1
Make brown gravy with oil, flour and water in a large pot. Add other ingredients except chicken.
2
Bring to a boil.
3
Add chicken.
4
Cover and simmer 1 hour.
5
Serve over rice.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 fryer chicken, cut into pieces, 1/2 c. oil, 1 c. flour, 1 c. chopped onion, and more.

Yes, File 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.

Quick Info

Servings
4 servings
Category
Meat & Poultry

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