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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: 450 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 lb chicken thighs cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 lb andouille sausage sliced
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 green bell pepper chopped
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 2 stalks celery chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 2 cups okra sliced
  • 2 cups cooked white rice

Instructions 

  1. 1. Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Stir in flour to make a roux, cooking until it turns a deep brown color.
  2. 2. Add the bell pepper, onion, celery, and garlic. Cook until vegetables are tender.
  3. 3. Stir in the chicken and sausage, cooking until the chicken is no longer pink.
  4. 4. Pour in the chicken broth, add Cajun seasoning and thyme. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 45 minutes.
  5. 5. Add the okra and cook for another 10 minutes.
  6. 6. Serve gumbo over cooked white rice.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 1200mg | Potassium: 600mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 3mg

Keywords

Gumbo
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