Five Star Chicken Gumbo Recipe

Name: Five Star Chicken Gumbo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 large chicken breast halves; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or to taste); 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 1 lb smoked sausage, cut into 1/4 inch slices; 1/2 cup flour; 5 tablespoons butter; 1 large onion (chopped); 1 green pepper (chopped); 4 stalks celery (chopped); 8 garlic cloves (minced); 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce; 1/4 bunch Italian parsley, stems and leaves (coarsely chopped); 4 cups hot water; 5 beef bouillon cubes; 1 (14 ounce) can stewed tomatoes, with juice; 2 cups sliced frozen okra; 4 green onions (sliced, white and green parts); 1 lb medium shrimp (peeled and deveined); cooked rice

Servings: persons

3 large chicken breast halves
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or to taste)
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 lb smoked sausage, cut into 1/4 inch slices
1/2 cup flour
5 tablespoons butter
1 large onion (chopped)
1 green pepper (chopped)
4 stalks celery (chopped)
8 garlic cloves (minced)
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
1/4 bunch Italian parsley, stems and leaves (coarsely chopped)
4 cups hot water
5 beef bouillon cubes
1 (14 ounce) can stewed tomatoes, with juice
2 cups sliced frozen okra
4 green onions (sliced, white and green parts)
1 lb medium shrimp (peeled and deveined)
cooked rice

1
Put 5 bouillon cubes in 4 cups hot water to start desolving.
2
season chicken with salt and pepper.
3
heat oil in heavy bottomed dutch oven over medium-high heat.
4
cook the chicken until browned just slightly on both sides and remove.
5
add sausage and cook until browned, then remove.
6
add 5 tbsp of butter and let it melt.
7
slowly sprinkle the flour over the oil/butter mixture stirring constantly.
8
cook over med heat, stirring consantly until the color of peanut butter.
9
add onion, garlic, green pepper and celery and cook for about 10 minutes.
10
add worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper to taste and the 1/4 bunch italian parsley.
11
cook, while stirring frequently, for about 10 minutes.
12
add 4 cups hot water with bouillon cubes, whisking constantly.
13
add chicken and sausage and green onions.
14
bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover and simmer for 45 minutes.
15
add tomatoes and okra.
16
cover and simmer for 1 hour.
17
add shrimp and cook for 5 minutes.
18
serve over equal parts rice.

1251

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

100

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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 large chicken breast halves, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or to taste), 1/4 cup vegetable oil, 1 lb smoked sausage, cut into 1/4 inch slices, and more.

Yes, Five Star Chicken 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!

Five Star Chicken Gumbo

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