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Cajun Chicken & Sausage Gumbo with Rice

A rich and hearty Cajun classic featuring tender chicken, smoky andouille sausage, and the flavorful Holy Trinity of vegetables simmered in a deep roux. Served over fluffy rice for comforting Southern flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Course Main Course, Stew
Cuisine Cajun
Servings 8 people
Calories 390 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs, diced
  • 1 pound andouille sausage, sliced
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper chopped
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 1 14-ounce can diced tomatoes (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • to taste salt and black pepper
  • 2 cups cooked white rice
  • for garnish chopped green onions and fresh parsley

Instructions
 

  • Heat vegetable oil in a large heavy pot over medium heat.
  • Whisk in flour and cook constantly, stirring, until roux is a deep peanut butter brown, about 7-10 minutes.
  • Add onion, bell pepper, and celery (the holy trinity); cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  • Add garlic and cook 1 minute more.
  • Stir in chicken and sausage; cook until chicken is lightly browned.
  • Slowly pour in chicken broth while whisking to combine roux bits.
  • Add diced tomatoes, thyme, smoked paprika, cayenne, bay leaves, salt, and pepper.
  • Bring to a simmer, reduce heat to low, cover partially, and simmer gently for 1-2 hours.
  • Remove bay leaves, adjust seasoning if needed.
  • Serve gumbo hot over cooked rice, garnished with green onions and parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1peopleCalories: 390kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 28gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 860mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4g
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