Ingredients
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- 1 lb chicken thighs, diced
- 1 lb smoked sausage, sliced
- 1 cup onion, chopped
- 1 cup green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 cup celery, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups okra, sliced
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooked rice for serving
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add flour and stir to make a roux, cooking until golden brown.
- Add onions, bell peppers, celery, and garlic; sauté until soft.
- Add chicken and sausage; cook until browned.
- Stir in chicken broth, okra, and Cajun seasoning.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve over cooked rice.
Notes
- Adjust seasoning to taste.
- For a spicier gumbo, add cayenne pepper.
- Gumbo can be made a day in advance for better flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: Gluten Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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