Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsMr. & Mrs. Crab Juicy Seafood & BarChicken & Sausage Gumbo Recipe

Chicken & Sausage Gumbo Recipe

Time1h
Serves6

Chicken & Sausage Gumbo. Served with saltine crackers.

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Ingredients

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Meats

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Ingredients

    Dice the onion, green bell pepper, and celery. Mince the garlic and slice the okra.

  2. 2

    Cook the Chicken

    In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken thighs and cook until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Remove chicken and set aside.

  3. 3

    Cook the Sausage

    In the same pot, add the sliced Andouille sausage and cook until browned, about 5 minutes. Remove sausage and set aside.

Cooking

  1. 4

    Sauté the Vegetables

    Add the diced onion, green bell pepper, and celery to the pot. Sauté for about 5 minutes, until the vegetables are softened.

  2. 5

    Add Garlic and Spices

    Stir in the minced garlic, Cajun seasoning, bay leaves, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Cook for an additional 2 minutes.

  3. 6

    Combine Ingredients

    Return the browned chicken and sausage to the pot. Add the chicken broth and stir to combine.

  4. 7

    Simmer the Gumbo

    Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes.

  5. 8

    Add Okra

    Stir in the sliced okra and continue to simmer for another 10 minutes.

Serving

  1. 9

    Finish & Serve

    Remove bay leaves before serving. Ladle the gumbo into bowls, garnish with chopped parsley, and serve hot with saltine crackers.

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