Chicken & Sausage Gumbo - Bowl Recipe
andouille sausage, applewood smoked bacon, chicken, rice
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Ingredients
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Method
Preparation
- 1
Cooking
- 2
Cook the Bacon
In a large pot or Dutch oven, cook the chopped bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon and set aside, leaving the grease in the pot.
- 3
- 4
Brown the Chicken
Add the chicken thighs to the pot and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.
- 5
Add Sausage and Seasonings
Stir in the sliced andouille sausage, canned diced tomatoes, chicken broth, bay leaves, cayenne pepper, thyme, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil.
- 6
Simmer the Gumbo
Reduce heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 7
Cook the Rice
While the gumbo is simmering, cook the rice according to package instructions.
- 8
Finish and Serve
Remove bay leaves from the gumbo. Serve the gumbo in bowls over a scoop of rice. Garnish with chopped green onions and parsley.




