Helen'S Chicken Gumbo Recipe

Name: Helen'S Chicken Gumbo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 chicken breast; 2 chicken legs; 2 Tbsp. butter; 2 Tbsp. .flour; 2 c. chicken broth; 1 large onion, chopped; 1/4 c. chopped green pepper; 1/8 tsp. leaf thyme; 1/4 tsp. hot pepper sauce; 1 bay leaf; 2 Tbsp. oil; 1 lb. can whole tomatoes and juice; 2 c. sliced okra; file gumbo powder (optional); hot cooked rice

Servings: persons

1 chicken breast
2 chicken legs
2 Tbsp. butter
2 Tbsp. .flour
2 c. chicken broth
1 large onion, chopped
1/4 c. chopped green pepper
1/8 tsp. leaf thyme
1/4 tsp. hot pepper sauce
1 bay leaf
2 Tbsp. oil
1 lb. can whole tomatoes and juice
2 c. sliced okra
file gumbo powder (optional)
hot cooked rice

1
Cut chicken into 2-inch pieces.
2
Saute chicken in large heavy skillet in butter until well browned on all sides.
3
Remove chicken to 3-quart saucepan and set aside.
4
Stir flour into drippings until smooth.
5
Heat to simmering, stirring constantly.
6
Reduce heat to low.
7
Heat and stir until flour turns medium brown, about 10 minutes.
8
Stir in chicken broth until blended.
9
Heat to boil, stirring occasionally.
10
Pour over chicken in saucepan.
11
Saute onion, green pepper, thyme, hot pepper sauce and bay leaf in oil until tender, about 5 minutes.
12
Stir into chicken.
13
Cut tomatoes in half.
14
Stir into chicken along with juice.
15
Bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer.

501

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 chicken breast, 2 chicken legs, 2 Tbsp. butter, 2 Tbsp. .flour, and more.

Yes, Helen'S 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.

Helen'S Chicken Gumbo

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