A rich and flavorful gumbo made with tender chicken and savory sausage, offering a classic taste of Louisiana cuisine.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 pound andouille sausage sliced
- 1 pound chicken thighs boneless, skinless, cut into pieces
- 1 cup onion chopped
- 1 cup bell pepper chopped
- 1 cup celery chopped
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 6 cups chicken broth low sodium
- 2 teaspoons cajun seasoning
- 2 cups okras sliced
- 1 cup rice cooked, for serving
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Whisk in flour, stirring continuously, to make a dark roux, about 10-15 minutes.
- Add the sliced sausage to the roux and cook for about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the chicken pieces and cook until lightly browned.
- Add the onion, bell pepper, and celery. Cook until they become tender, about 5 minutes.
- Add minced garlic, chicken broth, and Cajun seasoning. Stir well to combine.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and let it simmer for about 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
- Add sliced okra and simmer for an additional 30 minutes.
- Serve gumbo over cooked rice.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 22gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 650mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 15mg