Description
Warm up your evenings with this hearty chicken and sausage gumbo, packed with rich flavors and a vibrant mix of spices. Perfect for gatherings or cozy nights in.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless chicken thighs
- 8 oz smoked sausage, sliced
- 1 cup yellow onions, diced
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced (mix of red and green)
- 1 cup celery, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, drained
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning (adjust to taste)
- 2 cups cooked white rice (for serving)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Dice the onions, bell peppers, celery, and mince the garlic.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil and cook the chicken thighs until golden brown on both sides (about 5-7 minutes per side).
- Add the sliced smoked sausage to the pot; cook until browned (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in the onions, bell peppers, celery, and garlic; sauté until softened (about 4-5 minutes).
- Mix in the diced tomatoes and chicken broth; add Cajun seasoning to taste. Bring to a gentle simmer for at least 30-40 minutes.
- Serve heaping bowls of gumbo over fluffy rice, garnished with green onions.
Notes
- For added authenticity, consider incorporating okra or swapping the protein for shrimp.
- Adjust seasoning based on your spice preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup gumbo (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 110mg