Quick and Easy Authentic Chicken Gumbo

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4.6

42 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    40 mins

  • Servings

    8

  • Calories

    364 kcal

  • Course

    Soup

  • Cuisine

    Cajun

Quick and Easy Authentic Chicken Gumbo

This streamlined chicken gumbo delivers all the rich, complex flavors of traditional Louisiana gumbo in under an hour. With okra, the "Holy Trinity" of vegetables, and bacon for depth, this approachable recipe makes Cajun cuisine accessible for any night of the week. Perfect for Mardi Gras celebrations or whenever you're craving a taste of New Orleans!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 3 ounces boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into 1/2" strips)
  • 6 trips Bacon cut into 1" pieces
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 6 plum tomatoes chopped
  • 1/2 cup corn kernels preferably cut from the cob
  • 1 1/2 cups okra cut into 1/2 " pieces
  • 1 chopped green bell pepper
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 1/3 cup uncooked rice
  • 5 cups water
  • 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Cajun Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon parsley
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Instructions

  1. In a large pot, fry the bacon. Remove the bacon and set aside. Add the oil to the bacon drippings that are in the pot.
  2. Dredge the chicken pieces in flour and brown them in the pot. This may have to be done in several batches.
  3. Pour the chicken broth over the browned chicken and bring to a boil.
  4. Add all remaining ingredients and simmer for 30 minutes.
  5. Taste and season before serving.
  6. You may add the bacon to the soup if desired

Notes

  • If desired, you could add additional chicken to the soup. Some people would prefer to add thigh meat instead of chicken breast. 

Nutrition Information

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Calories 364kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 15g (5%) Protein 40g (80%) Fat 15g (23%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 119mg (40%) Sodium 792mg (33%) Potassium 1033mg (30%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 685IU (14%) Vitamin C 35.3mg (39%) Calcium 55mg (6%) Iron 1.5mg (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 364 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 364kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 15g 5%
Protein 40g 80%
Fat 15g 23%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 119mg 40%
Sodium 792mg 33%
Potassium 1033mg 22%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 685IU 14%
Vitamin C 35.3mg 39%
Calcium 55mg 6%
Iron 1.5mg 8%

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

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