Hearty Okra Gumbo with Chicken and Shrimp Recipe

Name: Hearty Okra Gumbo with Chicken and Shrimp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 chicken thighs, roasted and shredded, bone and skin discarded; 1 cup minced onions; 3 tablespoons minced garlic; 2 small yellow squash, cut into 1/4-inch dice (1 cup); 2 cups sliced okra; 4 cups Basic Chicken Broth; 1 (14-ounce) can diced tomatoes in juice; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 2 bay leaves; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/4 cup cored, seeded, and minced green bell pepper; 1/4 cup minced fresh basil; 1 pound large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined (12 ounces); 2 teaspoons hot chili sauce; 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon salt

Servings: persons

6 chicken thighs, roasted and shredded, bone and skin discarded
1 cup minced onions
3 tablespoons minced garlic
2 small yellow squash, cut into 1/4-inch dice (1 cup)
2 cups sliced okra
4 cups Basic Chicken Broth
1 (14-ounce) can diced tomatoes in juice
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 bay leaves
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup cored, seeded, and minced green bell pepper
1/4 cup minced fresh basil
1 pound large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined (12 ounces)
2 teaspoons hot chili sauce
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt

1
In a soup pot, combine the chicken, onions, 2 tablespoons of the garlic, the yellow squash, okra, chicken broth, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and bay leaves.
2
Bring to a boil over medium heat.
3
Lower the heat and simmer for 30 minutes, until the vegetables are very tender.
4
Remove the bay leaves.
5
Set aside.
6
Just before serving, reheat the soup, then warm the oil in a large skillet and saute the green bell pepper, remaining garlic, basil, and shrimp until the shrimp are just pink.
7
Add the hot chili sauce, the lemon juice, salt, and the contents of the skillet to the hot soup.

895

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

140

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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 chicken thighs, roasted and shredded, bone and skin discarded, 1 cup minced onions, 3 tablespoons minced garlic, 2 small yellow squash, cut into 1/4-inch dice (1 cup), and more.

Yes, Hearty Okra Gumbo with Chicken and Shrimp 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!

Hearty Okra Gumbo with Chicken and Shrimp

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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