How To Make Cajun Chicken and Sausage Gumbo
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, diced
- 8 oz andouille sausage, sliced
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Cooked rice, for serving
- Chopped green onions, for garnish
Instructions
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In a large pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the flour and cook, stirring constantly, until the roux turns a dark brown color, about 15-20 minutes.
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Add the diced onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic to the pot. Cook until the vegetables have softened, about 5 minutes.
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Stir in the diced tomatoes, chicken broth, bay leaves, Cajun seasoning, dried thyme, dried oregano, and cayenne pepper (if using). Bring the mixture to a boil.
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Reduce the heat to low and add the diced chicken and sliced sausage to the pot. Simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
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Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Remove the bay leaves before serving.
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Serve the gumbo over cooked rice and garnish with chopped green onions.
Nutrition
- Calories : 439kcal
- Total Fat : 27g
- Saturated Fat : 7g
- Cholesterol : 109mg
- Sodium : 941mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 21g
- Dietary Fiber : 3g
- Sugar : 4g
- Protein : 30g
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