Description
A hearty and flavorful stew combining chicken, sausage, and vegetables in a rich roux-based broth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless chicken thighs, diced
- 12 oz smoked sausage, sliced
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- Cooked rice for serving
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add flour and stir continuously to make a dark brown roux.
- Add onions, bell pepper, celery, and garlic. Cook until softened.
- Pour in chicken broth and stir until smooth.
- Add chicken, sausage, salt, pepper, paprika, thyme, and bay leaf.
- Simmer uncovered for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove bay leaf and serve hot over rice.
Notes
- Stir roux constantly to prevent burning.
- Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Leftovers taste better the next day.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: gumbo, chicken gumbo, sausage gumbo, Cajun recipe