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Cajun Chicken and Sausage Gumbo

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This hearty Cajun Chicken and Sausage Gumbo is packed with bold flavors, featuring tender chicken, smoky andouille sausage, and the holy trinity of Cajun cooking—bell peppers, celery, and onions. Serve it over fluffy white rice for a comforting meal that’s perfect for family dinners or entertaining guests.

Ingredients

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For the Gumbo:

  • 1 pound chicken (boneless, skinless)
  • 12 ounces andouille sausage, sliced
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil (for searing)
  • 1 ¼ cups vegetable oil (for roux)
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (for roux)
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 cup celery, chopped
  • 1 cup onion, chopped
  • 1 cup okra, sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
  • 1 tsp hot sauce (optional, to taste)
  • 1 tsp gumbo file powder
  • Salt to taste

For Serving:

  • Cooked white rice

Instructions

  • Season the Chicken and Sausage: Sprinkle Cajun seasoning over both the chicken and sausage. Set aside.
  • Sear the Chicken and Sausage: Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chicken and sausage, cooking until browned on all sides. Remove from the pot and set aside.
  • Make the Roux: In the same pot, add 1 ¼ cups vegetable oil and 1 cup flour. Stir constantly over medium heat, cooking until the roux turns dark brown (about 10-12 minutes). Be careful not to burn it.
  • Sauté the Vegetables: Add bell pepper, celery, onion, and garlic to the roux. Cook for 5-7 minutes until the vegetables soften.
  • Add the Broth: Gradually pour in the chicken broth, stirring constantly to incorporate the roux. Bring to a gentle simmer.
  • Add Okra and Seasonings: Stir in okra, black pepper, hot sauce (if using), and gumbo file powder. Let it simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Combine and Simmer: Add the seared chicken and sausage back to the pot. Stir and simmer gently for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
  • Serve: Ladle the gumbo over cooked white rice and enjoy!

Notes

  • Adjust the spice level by increasing or reducing Cajun seasoning and hot sauce.
  • Gumbo file powder is optional but enhances the flavor and thickens the gumbo.
  • For a seafood twist, add shrimp during the last 10 minutes of cooking.

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