Chicken & Sausage Gumbo Recipe
A hearty and flavorful stew featuring tender chicken and savory sausage simmered with vegetables and spices, served over rice.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Make the Roux
In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Gradually whisk in the flour, stirring continuously until the mixture turns a dark brown color (about 20-30 minutes). This is your roux.
- 2
- 3
Add Chicken and Sausage
Add the chicken thighs and sliced andouille sausage to the pot. Cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 4
Add Liquid and Seasonings
Stir in the diced tomatoes, chicken broth, bay leaves, thyme, Cajun seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low.
- 5
Simmer the Gumbo
Cover and let the gumbo simmer for at least 45 minutes, stirring occasionally. The chicken should be cooked through and tender.
- 6
Serve
Remove bay leaves before serving. Serve the gumbo over cooked white rice and garnish with chopped green onions.
