Description
A rich and comforting Chicken and Sausage Gumbo, featuring a deep, nutty roux and a blend of savory flavors that make it a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs (1 lb)
- 2 andouille sausage links (24 oz), sliced
- 1 cup flour
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 3 celery sticks, chopped
- 6 garlic cloves, minced
- 8 cups chicken broth
- ½ tbsp Tony Chachere’s Creole Seasoning
- ½ tsp gumbo filé powder
- 2 bay leaves
- 12 okra, chopped
- White rice
- Parsley, chopped
- Green onions, sliced
- Hot sauce
Instructions
- Heat a large pot over medium heat. Add the sliced andouille sausage and sear for 3 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove the sausage and set it aside.
- Season chicken thighs with Tony Chachere’s seasoning. Sear in the same pot for 5 minutes on each side until browned. Remove the chicken, let it rest slightly, then shred with two forks and set aside.
- Reduce heat to low-medium. Add flour and vegetable oil to the drippings to make a roux, stirring continuously for about 30 minutes until dark brown.
- Add chopped green bell pepper, onion, celery, and minced garlic to the roux and cook until softened.
- Gradually pour in chicken broth, stirring to create a smooth base.
- Add back the sausage and shredded chicken. Stir in seasoning, gumbo filé powder, bay leaves, and okra.
- Cover and simmer on low heat for at least 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
- Serve hot over white rice, garnished with parsley, green onions, and hot sauce.
Notes
This gumbo is perfect for leftovers as the flavors deepen overnight. Adjust spiciness and thickness according to preference with cayenne and broth.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Creole
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: gumbo, chicken, sausage, comfort food, creole, hearty meal