Cajun Chicken and Sausage Gumbo Recipe
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr 10 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 50 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
677 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Cajun Chicken and Sausage Gumbo Recipe
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This Cajun chicken and sausage gumbo recipe is made with a rich and comforting roux, loads of chicken, andouille sausage, and plenty of Cajun seasoning.
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Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 pound chicken thighs chopped - chicken breast is good, too
- salt and pepper to taste (I use 1 teaspoon each)
- 12 ounces andouille sliced into ¼ inch slices
- ½ cup peanut oil or vegetable oil
- ½ cup flour
- 1 medium bell pepper chopped
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 1 medium celery stalk chopped
- 3 cloves garlic chopped
- 1 cup okra I used frozen
- 2 tablespoons Cajun Seasoning or more to taste
- 6 cups chicken stock
- 3 bay leaves
- 4 tablespoons chopped parsley + more for serving
- 1 tablespoon File powder or to taste if desired
- For Serving: Cooked white rice if desired
Instructions
- Heat a pan to medium heat. Add 1 teaspoon olive oil and heat.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper and add to the pan along with the sliced andouille. Cook a couple minutes per side until browned. Set aside until ready to use.
- Add ½ cup peanut oil to a large pot and heat to medium heat. Add flour and stir. Cook for 20-30 minutes, constantly stirring, until the roux browns to the color of chocolate.
- Add peppers, onion, celery and garlic. Stir and cook about 5 minutes.
- Add chicken and andouille. Stir and cook for 1 minute.
- Add okra, Cajun seasoning and chicken stock. Scrape up the brown bits from the bottom.
- Add bay leaves and cook at medium-low heat for 1 hour to thicken. You can simmer longer if you’d like. Taste and adjust for salt.
- Stir in parsley and cook 5 minutes.
- Serve into a bowl, over white rice if desired, and garnish with extra parsley, with filé powder on the side to add to the bowl to thicken, if desired.
Notes
- Heat Factor: Mild, though it is HUGE on flavor with the Cajun seasonings. You can make your own spicy Cajun seasoning blends. See my recipe - Homemade Cajun Seasoning.
- If you'd like a spicier version, add in cayenne powder (or a hotter chili powder) as well as spicy chili flakes. You can also add in spicier chili peppers along with the bell peppers for some additional zest factor.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
677kcal
(34%)
Carbohydrates
22g
(7%)
Protein
31g
(62%)
Fat
50g
(77%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Cholesterol
128mg
(43%)
Sodium
920mg
(38%)
Potassium
794mg
(23%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
2225IU
(45%)
Vitamin C
35.6mg
(40%)
Calcium
53mg
(5%)
Iron
3.2mg
(18%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 677 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 677kcal | 34% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 31g | 62% |
| Fat | 50g | 77% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Cholesterol | 128mg | 43% |
| Sodium | 920mg | 38% |
| Potassium | 794mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 2225IU | 45% |
| Vitamin C | 35.6mg | 40% |
| Calcium | 53mg | 5% |
| Iron | 3.2mg | 18% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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