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New Orleans Cajun Chicken and Sausage Gumbo

Patricia Valbrun
New Orleans Cajun Chicken and Sausage Gumbo is a celebration New Orleans bold flavors and rich traditions, and nothing embodies that spirit quite like a hearty bowl.
4.80 from 5 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 2085 kcal

Ingredients
  

Season Chicken and Sausage

  • 1 pound chicken
  • 12 ounces sausage
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 3 teaspoons cajun seasoning

Make Dark Roux for Gumbo

  • 1 ¼ cups vegetable oil
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 64 oz chicken broth

Add Vegetables Medley And Rest of Ingredients

  • ½ cup bell pepper
  • ½ cup celery
  • ½ cup onions
  • 1 cup okra
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
  • 3 teaspoons gumbo file
  • 2 teaspoons hot sauce
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Instructions
 

Sear the Chicken and Sausage

  • Begin by seasoning the chicken and sausage with 3 teaspoon of Cajun seasoning, ensuring every piece is coated in the spices.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large pot over medium heat, then add the seasoned chicken and sausage. Sear on medium heat until they develop a golden-brown color. This should take about 10 minutes total. Now remove the chicken from the pot.

Make the Roux

  • In the same pot, combine 1 ¼ cups of vegetable oil and 1 cup of all-purpose flour. Stir continuously over medium heat until the roux transforms into a deep, rich brown color. This step requires patience and attention – the roux's color is crucial in achieving that authentic gumbo flavor. It should take you 45 minutes to get a dark brown color.

Add the rest of your ingredients to the Roux

  • The Cajun chicken and sausage gumbo recipe pays homage to the Holy Trinity of Cajun cuisine – bell pepper, celery, and onions. Dice them finely and add them to the roux, letting them soften and infuse the mixture with their aromatic magic for 5 minutes.
  • Then slowly pour in the chicken broth. Give the pot a good stir until everything is well combined. Increase the heat to medium-high and bring to a simmer for 7-10 minutes.
  • It's time to add layers of flavor to your Cajun chicken and sausage gumbo. Sprinkle in 1 teaspoon of black pepper, 2 teaspoon of Cajun seasoning, 3 teaspoon of gumbo file, and a dash of hot sauce.
  • Follow with the addition of okra, an ingredient that not only thickens the gumbo but also imparts a distinct flavor.

Add chicken and sausage back to the pot

  • Return the seared chicken and sausage to the pot, allowing them to mingle with the aromatic medley for on low heat for another 15 minutes.
  • Enjoy with a side of white rice!

Nutrition

Serving: 4g | Calories: 2085kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 209g | Saturated Fat: 52g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 67g | Monounsaturated Fat: 79g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 167mg | Sodium: 2438mg | Potassium: 569mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 2129IU | Vitamin C: 34mg | Calcium: 70mg | Iron: 4mg
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