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Cajun Chicken and Sausage Gumbo

SUBMITTED BY: YOYO78  PHOTO BY: CAJUNCHEF 

"This is a Cajun-style gumbo made with a seasoned roux, a classic from the bayous of south Louisiana. I revised the recipe after many, many trials. Serve it hot over cooked rice or with potato salad."
Cajun Chicken and Sausage Gumbo Recipe
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 71 times with an average star rating of 4.7
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PREP TIME  45 Min
COOK TIME  2 Hrs 30 Min
READY IN  3 Hrs 15 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

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

What to Drink?
Wine Riesling

DIRECTIONS

  1. Heat the oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. When hot, whisk in flour. Continue whisking until the roux has cooked to the color of chocolate milk, 8 to 10 minutes. Be careful not to burn the roux. If you see black specks in the mixture, start over.
  2. Stir onion, bell pepper, celery, and sausage into the roux; cook 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook another 5 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, and Creole seasoning; blend thoroughly. Pour in the chicken broth and add the bay leaf. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer, uncovered, for 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Stir in the chicken, and simmer 1 hour more. Skim off any foam that floats to the top during the last hour.

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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on feb. 18, 2008 by Islander 
Really delicious. I only used half the roux because I like my gumbo thicker. I needed about 3... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on may 14, 2008 by Josie_James 
Great "authentic" gumbo - I've lived on the bayou all my life and I just cringe when I read a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 16, 2007 by carrie clayton 
This is the BEST gumbo! I've been making this for over 20 years from my mom's recipe that she... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on mar. 18, 2008 by Jennifer 
I don't really measure my green peppers, onions, or celery when I make gumbo anymore, unless... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 14, 2009 by YOYO78 
Hi everyone, I am the author of this recipe and from reading the reviews I thought I would... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on sep. 29, 2008 by kingbing 
This is the real deal. Gumbo is my favorite thing to cook and eat. The only differences I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on feb. 19, 2008 by LOTTING123 
Topnotch recipe. I messed up the roux on the first go but got it right the 2nd time. My... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 5, 2008 by Irene 
I've only eaten gumbo once in New Orleans, and this was so much better than I remember. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on jul. 24, 2008 by Jennifer 
This recipe was wonderful everyone loved this. I did make some additions I added okra and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on feb. 7, 2008 by JOYSMAMA 
I've made this twice in the last 6 weeks, the second time by request. I haven't even tasted... MORE

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Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Kenner, Louisiana, USA
Living In: Hermitage, Tennessee, USA

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Nutritional Information
Cajun Chicken and Sausage Gumbo

Servings Per Recipe: 10

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 495

  • Total Fat: 41g
  • Cholesterol: 59mg
  • Sodium: 1124mg
  • Total Carbs: 14.2g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 1.2g
  • Protein: 17.3g

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