Authentic Cajun Chicken and Sausage Gumbo Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 pound andouille or smoked sausage, sliced 1/4 inch thick
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 1 large green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 pinch Creole seasoning, or to taste
• 6 cups chicken broth
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 rotisserie chicken, boned and shredded

Instructions

1. Prepare all of your ingredients for the gumbo.
2. In a large stockpot, heat the oil over medium heat. Gradually whisk in the flour, creating a smooth roux. Cook the roux until it reaches the color of chocolate milk, approximately 8 to 10 minutes. Watch carefully to prevent burning; discard and start again if black specks appear.
3. Incorporate the sausage, celery, bell pepper, and onion into the roux. Cook and stir for 5 minutes. Add the garlic, and continue cooking and stirring for another 5 minutes.
4. Season generously with salt, pepper, and Creole seasoning, ensuring everything is well combined. Pour in the chicken broth, add the bay leaf, and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium-low and let simmer, uncovered, for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
5. Add the chicken to the gumbo and simmer for an additional hour. During this time, skim off any foam that rises to the surface.
6. Serve your delicious homemade gumbo and enjoy!

Nutrition

• Calories: 480 kcal
• Fat Content: 40 g
• Fiber Content: 1 g
• Sugar Content: 2 g
• Sodium Content: 1183 mg
• Protein Content: 16 g
• Cholesterol Content: 56 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 15 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 9 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g