Louisiana Chicken Gumbo Recipe

Name: Louisiana Chicken Gumbo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 chicken (hen preferable); 6 level Tbsp. shortening; 1/2 c. flour; 1/2 c. chopped onions; 3 qt. cold water; 1 Tbsp. salt (or more if needed); 1/4 tsp. each black and red pepper; 1/2 c. green onion tops; 1/3 c. bell pepper; 1/2 c. celery (celery may be omitted); 2 tsp. gumbo file

Servings: persons

1 chicken (hen preferable)
6 level Tbsp. shortening
1/2 c. flour
1/2 c. chopped onions
3 qt. cold water
1 Tbsp. salt (or more if needed)
1/4 tsp. each black and red pepper
1/2 c. green onion tops
1/3 c. bell pepper
1/2 c. celery (celery may be omitted)
2 tsp. gumbo file

1
Clean and cut up chicken.
2
Make a roux by browning flour with shortening, stirring constantly.
3
Add chopped onions and cook 3 to 5 minutes longer, or you can add onions later after you have added water.
4
Add cold water a little at a time, making thick paste. Keep adding water to thin, using skillet to brown flour.
5
Now change to larger pot and pour thick mixture into pan.
6
Drop in chicken with salt and pepper.
7
Add sufficient water to boil 1 hour or until meat is tender, having 3-quarts of liquid when cooked. Add onion tops, parsley, bell pepper and celery.
8
Cook 15 minutes longer.
9
Turn off fire; add gumbo file.
10
Stir well.
11
Serve over cooked rice.

186

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

How did you like this recipe?

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 chicken (hen preferable), 6 level Tbsp. shortening, 1/2 c. flour, 1/2 c. chopped onions, and more.

Yes, Louisiana 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.

Louisiana Chicken Gumbo

How did you like this recipe?

Frequently Asked Questions