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Cajun Gumbo Recipe

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 450
A hearty and flavorful Cajun gumbo packed with chicken, sausage, and vegetables, simmered to perfection and served over rice.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon oil
  • 1 pound chicken thighs (chopped or chicken breast)
  • Salt and pepper to taste Salt and pepper (about 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)
  • 2 medium celery stalks (chopped)
  • 3 cloves garlic (chopped)
  • 1 cup sliced okra (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning (or more to taste)
  • 6 cups chicken stock
  • 3 bay leaves bay leaves
  • 4 tablespoons chopped parsley (+ more for serving)
  • 1 tablespoon filé powder (or to taste if desired)

For Serving

  • as desired Cooked white rice

Instructions 

  • Heat a large pot, add oil, and cook seasoned chicken and sausage until browned. Set aside.
  • Deglaze with chicken broth, then add oil and flour to make a roux, cooking until chocolate brown.
  • Add vegetables and cook until softened, then stir in chicken, sausage, okra, seasoning, and stock. Simmer for 1-3 hours.
  • Stir in parsley, cook 5 minutes, then serve over rice, garnished with extra parsley and filé powder if desired.

Notes

Adjust seasoning and simmer longer for richer flavor.
Calories: 450kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Cajun
Keyword: Gumbo