Name: Qdoba Mexican Gumbo Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 onion, diced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 red bell pepper, diced; 1 green bell pepper, diced; 1 jalapeño pepper, diced; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed; 1 can kidney beans, drained and rinsed; 1 can diced tomatoes; 2 cups chicken broth; 2 cups cooked shredded chicken; Lime wedges, chopped cilantro, and sliced avocado for serving

Qdoba Mexican Gumbo Recipe

Carilyn Hamilton Modified: November 12, 2023

How To Make Qdoba Mexican Gumbo Recipe

A hearty stew with beans, veggies, and tender chicken in a spicy broth that’s perfect for cold days.

Preparation: 15 minutes

Cooking: 45 minutes

Total: 60 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
1 jalapeño pepper, diced
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 can diced tomatoes
2 cups chicken broth
2 cups cooked shredded chicken
Lime wedges, chopped cilantro, and sliced avocado for serving

Instructions

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic and sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
Add the diced peppers and jalapeño and sauté until slightly softened, about 5 minutes.
Add the chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, and salt, and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Add the black beans, kidney beans, diced tomatoes, and chicken broth and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add the cooked shredded chicken and simmer for an additional 10-15 minutes.
Serve garnished with lime wedges, chopped cilantro, and sliced avocado.