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Chicken and Andouille Sausage Stew

A chicken and sausage stew made with skinless chicken legs and spicy andouille sausage simmered with flavors from the deep south – without the extra fat.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 3475 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 tsp oil
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
  • 1/4 cup chopped celery
  • 14 oz 4 lean skinless chicken thighs, with bone*
  • 12 oz 4 lean skinless chicken drumsticks, with bone**
  • salt and fresh pepper (to taste)
  • 1 tbsp all-purpose flour (rice flour for gluten-free)
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 links (6 oz andouille chicken/turkey sausage (Applegate))
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/4 cup chopped scallion

Instructions

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  1. Heat a large deep non-stick skillet over medium heat.
  2. When hot, add the oil, onions, peppers and celery.
  3. Cook 3 to 4 minutes, stirring.
  4. Push the vegetables to the edges of the skillet and add the chicken, season with salt and pepper.
  5. Brown 2 to 3 minutes on each side, then sprinkle the flour over the chicken and vegetables.
  6. Add the water, sausage and bay leaf, adjust salt and pepper to taste, then cover and reduce heat to low.
  7. Simmer 30 to 35 minutes, remove bay leaf and top with scallions.
  8. Serve with rice or quinoa if desired.

Notes

  • *thighs were 10 oz total weight cooked, off the bone **drumsticks were 6 oz total weight cooked, off the bone

Nutrition Information

Serving 4oz chicken, 3 oz sausage + broth Calories 347.5kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 8g (3%) Protein 47g (94%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 194.5mg (65%) Sodium 490mg (20%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 1g (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 3475

% Daily Value*

Serving 4oz chicken, 3 oz sausage + broth
Calories 347.5kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 8g 3%
Protein 47g 94%
Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 194.5mg 65%
Sodium 490mg 20%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 1g 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.