Description
This Cajun Chicken and Sausage Gumbo is a hearty and flavorful dish that brings the taste of Louisiana to your table. Packed with tender chicken, spicy andouille sausage, and a rich roux-based broth, this gumbo is comfort food at its finest.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 12 ounces andouille sausage, sliced
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 bay leaf
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Garnish:
- 2 green onions, sliced
- cooked white rice
- chopped parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Roux: In a large pot, heat oil and whisk in flour to make a roux. Cook until browned.
- Add Vegetables: Stir in onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic. Cook until softened.
- Cook Meats: Add chicken and sausage, cook for 5 minutes.
- Season and Simmer: Add Cajun seasoning, thyme, cayenne, bay leaf, salt, pepper, and broth. Simmer for 45–60 minutes.
- Serve: Remove bay leaf and serve gumbo hot over rice. Garnish with green onions and parsley.
Notes
- Adjust spice level by adding or omitting cayenne pepper.
- For enhanced flavor, refrigerate gumbo overnight before reheating.
- Enhance authenticity with file powder as a finishing touch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (without rice)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
