Cajun Chicken and Sausage Gumbo
Cajun Chicken and Sausage Gumbo is a traditional Louisiana dish that features a rich and flavorful stew-like soup made with a roux, chicken, sausage, vegetables, and a variety of spices and seasonings such as cayenne pepper, paprika, and thyme. It's typically served over rice.
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken thighs boneless, skinless diced
- 1 lb Andouille sausage sliced
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 large onion diced
- 1 green bell pepper diced
- 3 celery stalks diced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 tablespoon thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- rice cooked for serving
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the flour to make a roux, stirring constantly until it turns a dark brown color (be careful not to burn it).
- Add the diced chicken and sausage to the pot, cooking until the chicken is browned.
- Stir in the onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic, cooking until the vegetables are softened.
- Pour in the chicken broth and diced tomatoes. Add the bay leaves, Cajun seasoning, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Bring the gumbo to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 45 minutes to let the flavors meld together.
- Serve the Cajun Chicken and Sausage Gumbo over cooked rice.
- Enjoy!
Disclaimer
Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.
Nutrition
Calories: 729kcal (36%)Carbohydrates: 24g (8%)Protein: 44g (88%)Fat: 51g (78%)Saturated Fat: 15g (94%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 10gMonounsaturated Fat: 21gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 213mg (71%)Sodium: 1898mg (83%)Potassium: 998mg (29%)Fiber: 3g (13%)Sugar: 7g (8%)Vitamin A: 645IU (13%)Vitamin C: 37mg (45%)Calcium: 81mg (8%)Iron: 4mg (22%)
Disclaimer
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
