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Cajun Chicken and Sausage Gumbo Recipe

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.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 10 mins
Total Time
1 hr 50 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 677 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

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

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  1. Heat a pan to medium heat. Add 1 teaspoon olive oil and heat.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Add peppers, onion, celery and garlic. Stir and cook about 5 minutes.
  5. Add chicken and andouille. Stir and cook for 1 minute.
  6. Add okra, Cajun seasoning and chicken stock. Scrape up the brown bits from the bottom.
  7. 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.
  8. Stir in parsley and cook 5 minutes.
  9. 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

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

% 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.