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Cajun Chicken and Sausage Gumbo

A hearty and flavorful gumbo with chicken and sausage, perfect for a cozy meal.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Cajun
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 350 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 lb Chicken Thighs boneless, skinless
  • 1 lb Andouille Sausage sliced
  • ½ cup Vegetable Oil
  • ½ cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 Onion chopped
  • 1 Green Bell Pepper chopped
  • 2 stalks Celery chopped
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 6 cups Chicken Broth
  • 2 teaspoon Cajun Seasoning
  • 2 Bay Leaves
  • 1 cup Okra sliced
  • 1 cup Green Onions chopped
  • ¼ cup Fresh Parsley chopped
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper

Instructions 

  1. 1. Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Gradually whisk in the flour to make a roux. Cook, stirring constantly, until the roux turns a dark brown color, about 20 minutes.
  2. 2. Add the chopped onion, bell pepper, and celery to the roux. Cook until the vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes.
  3. 3. Stir in the garlic and cook for another minute.
  4. 4. Gradually whisk in the chicken broth until smooth. Add the chicken, sausage, Cajun seasoning, and bay leaves. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
  5. 5. Add the okra and cook for another 10 minutes. Stir in the green onions and parsley. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 80mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 600mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 3mg

Keywords

Chicken, Gumbo, Sausage
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