Description
This Authentic Cajun Sausage and Chicken Gumbo recipe brings the flavors of Louisiana to your kitchen. A rich, hearty dish featuring andouille sausage, tender chicken, and a flavorful roux, this gumbo is a true Southern comfort food classic.
Ingredients
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Roux:
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
Protein and Vegetables:
- 1 pound andouille sausage (sliced into rounds)
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 1 large onion (chopped)
- 1 green bell pepper (chopped)
- 2 celery stalks (chopped)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons hot sauce (optional)
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped)
Serving:
- cooked white rice
- chopped green onions for serving
Instructions
- Make the Roux: In a large pot, heat oil, whisk in flour, and cook until brown.
- Build the Flavor Base: Stir in onions, bell pepper, and celery. Add garlic.
- Add the Protein and Seasoning: Add sausage, chicken, paprika, thyme, cayenne, salt, and pepper.
- Simmer the Gumbo: Pour in broth, add bay leaves, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce. Simmer until chicken is tender.
- Finish and Serve: Remove bay leaves, stir in parsley, adjust seasoning, and serve over rice with green onions.
Notes
- Gumbo tastes even better the next day.
- You can also add okra or filé powder for extra authenticity and texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1½ cups (without rice)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 840mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
