How To Make Easy Chicken Gumbo
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup okra, sliced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooked rice, for serving
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
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In a large pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned on all sides. Remove the chicken from the pot and set aside.
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In the same pot, add the onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic. Cook until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
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Add the diced tomatoes, okra, chicken broth, Cajun seasoning, dried thyme, bay leaf, and the reserved cooked chicken to the pot. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Bring the gumbo to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot and let it simmer for 30 minutes.
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Serve the chicken gumbo over cooked rice. Garnish with fresh parsley.
Nutrition
- Calories : 290kcal
- Total Fat : 6g
- Saturated Fat : 1g
- Cholesterol : 63mg
- Sodium : 1082mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 31g
- Dietary Fiber : 6g
- Sugar : 8g
- Protein : 28g
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