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Chicken Sausage Gumbo

Chicken Sausage Gumbo: 12 Comforting Ingredients to Try


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  • Author: Sadka
  • Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

Tender chicken and smoky Andouille sausage in a richly spiced broth with traditional ingredients like bell peppers, onions, and celery, along with fire-roasted tomatoes and jalapeños for a kick. Served with rice, this gumbo is comfort food that sticks to your ribs.


Ingredients

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  • 12 ounces Andouille pork sausage
  • 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (or to taste)
  • 2 cups yellow onion (diced small)
  • 1 medium green bell pepper (seeded and diced small)
  • 2 celery ribs (diced small)
  • 1 small jalapeño (seeded and diced)
  • 4 cloves garlic (finely minced)
  • 10 ounces canned diced fire-roasted tomatoes with juice
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme (or to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano (or to taste)
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (or to taste)
  • 1 cup sliced okra (fresh or frozen)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)

Instructions

  1. To a large pot, add the sausage and heat over medium-high to brown it. Remove and set aside.
  2. Add the chicken to the pot and brown for 3-4 minutes. Remove and set aside.
  3. Reduce heat to low, add butter, and melt. Scrape up any brown bits.
  4. Sprinkle flour over butter and whisk constantly until a dark chocolate color forms, about 5 minutes.
  5. Add smoked paprika and mix in.
  6. Add onion, bell pepper, celery, jalapeño, and cook until softened, about 4-5 minutes.
  7. Add garlic and stir for 1 minute.
  8. Add tomatoes with juice and stir to combine.
  9. Slowly add the chicken broth, Worcestershire, bay leaves, thyme, oregano, salt, pepper, and cayenne. Stir to combine.
  10. Add the sausage and chicken back into the pot.
  11. Bring to a gentle simmer, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 50-60 minutes.
  12. In the last 15 minutes, add okra.
  13. Remove bay leaves, add parsley, and adjust seasoning as needed.
  14. Serve with white rice or cornbread.

Notes

  • Use clarified butter or ghee for a higher smoking point.
  • Adjust spice levels to taste.
  • Okra is essential for thickening.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Cajun

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 548
  • Sugar: 3 g
  • Sodium: 1200 mg
  • Fat: 36 g
  • Saturated Fat: 12 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 21 g
  • Fiber: 4 g
  • Protein: 35 g
  • Cholesterol: 100 mg