Chicken and Sausage Gumbo
Chicken and Sausage Gumbo is a quick to make, incredibly delicious gumbo recipe that's loaded with chicken, sausage, okra, peppers, and tomatoes. Served over brown rice, this easy gumbo is a one pot meal that's both healthy and filling!
Servings : 6 Serves
Ingredients
- 8 to 12 ounces andouille sausage , sliced into 1/4-inch rings
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 boneless , skinless chicken breasts, cut in about 1-1/2 inch chunks
- 2 medium yellow onions , diced
- 1 green bell pepper , diced
- 3 celery ribs , thinly sliced
- 6 garlic cloves , minced
- 1 tablespoon cajun spice/seasoning
- salt and fresh ground pepper , to taste
- 3 cups low-sodium fat free chicken broth
- 2 cups fresh diced tomatoes OR 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup slices of okra
- 3 to 4 cups prepared brown rice
- chopped fresh parsley , for garnish
Instructions
- Set a dutch oven over medium heat and add sausage slices; cook for about 4 minutes, or until browned on all side. Remove from pot and set aside.
- Add butter and oil to the dutch oven; melt and swirl to coat.
- Whisk in the flour; whisk and cook for about 2 minutes, or until flour mixture starts to brown.
- Add chicken and continue to cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Stir in onions, chopped bell pepper, celery, garlic, cajun spice, salt, and pepper.
- Continue to cook until veggies are tender, about 5 to 6 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Pour in chicken broth and add tomatoes; bring mixture to a boil.
- Add in the previously prepared sausage and sliced okra; reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat.
- Serve over prepared brown rice and garnish with parsley.
Notes
Nutrition
Calories: 309 kcal | Carbohydrates: 13 g | Protein: 18 g | Fat: 20 g | Saturated Fat: 9 g | Cholesterol: 65 mg | Sodium: 901 mg | Potassium: 604 mg | Fiber: 2 g | Sugar: 4 g | Vitamin A: 840 IU | Vitamin C: 31.6 mg | Calcium: 54 mg | Iron: 1.5 mg | Net Carbs: 11 g
Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as courtesy. Values may vary according to the ingredients and tools used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed info.