4.6 from 42 votes
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!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 364 kcal
Course:
Soup
Cuisine:
Cajun
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- 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.
- Dredge the chicken pieces in flour and brown them in the pot. This may have to be done in several batches.
- Pour the chicken broth over the browned chicken and bring to a boil.
- Add all remaining ingredients and simmer for 30 minutes.
- Taste and season before serving.
- You may add the bacon to the soup if desired
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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
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
% 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.