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One Pot Chicken and Shrimp Gumbo

A one pot gumbo full of shrimp, chicken, sausage and vegetables that's ready in 30 minutes. 

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 403 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Cajun

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 red bell peppers ribs and seeds removed, chopped
  • 1 medium onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 tablespoon of tomato paste
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon hot sauce optional
  • Coarse salt and ground pepper
  • 1 10 ounce package of frozen sliced okra
  • 8 ounces smoked pre-cooked sausage such as andouille or kielbasa cut into 1/2 inch thick slices
  • 4 cups of shredded chicken
  • 1/2 pound of large shrimp

Instructions

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  1. In a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot, heat the oil over medium.
  2. Add flour, and cook, whisking constantly, until pale golden, 5 to 7 minutes.
  3. Stir in bell peppers, onion, garlic, and oregano; season with salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables have started to soften, 5 to 7 minutes.
  5. Add the chicken broth, tomato paste and hot sauce if using.
  6. Stir in the okra, chicken and sausage. Bring to a boil, then turn heat down to medium. Stir in the shrimp and cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until shrimp are pink and cooked through. Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve.

Notes

  • Make Ahead: The vegetables can be prepared a day in advance.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1g Calories 403kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 16g (5%) Protein 40g (80%) Fat 17g (26%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 135mg (45%) Sodium 713mg (30%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 4g (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 403

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 403kcal 20%
Carbohydrates 16g 5%
Protein 40g 80%
Fat 17g 26%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 135mg 45%
Sodium 713mg 30%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 4g 8%

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