Description
Chicken and Andouille Sausage Gumbo is a rich and smoky southern dish, packed with tender chicken, spicy andouille sausage, and bold Cajun flavors. This gumbo is hearty, flavorful, and perfect for a cozy family dinner. Whether you’re cooking for the week or feeding a crowd, this easy-to-make recipe will leave everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken thighs, boneless and skinless, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 lb andouille sausage, sliced (or substitute with chicken sausage)
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 large onion, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup sliced okra (optional, for thickening)
- 4 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- Cooked white rice (for serving)
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Stir in the flour to make a roux, whisking constantly until it turns deep brown, about 15-20 minutes.
- Add diced onion, bell pepper, and celery to the roux. Cook for 5-7 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the garlic and cook for another minute.
- Add the chicken and sausage. Cook until the chicken is browned.
- Pour in the chicken broth, then add bay leaves, thyme, paprika, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add okra, if using, and simmer for another 10 minutes.
- Adjust seasoning to taste and serve hot over white rice, garnished with green onions.
Notes
- Gumbo tastes even better the next day as the flavors meld together.
- If you prefer a less spicy gumbo, reduce the amount of cayenne or use a milder sausage.
- For a gluten-free option, substitute all-purpose flour with gluten-free flour for the roux.
- This recipe can be frozen for up to 3 months. Reheat on the stovetop with a little extra broth to thin it out if necessary.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern, Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: Chicken and Andouille Sausage Gumbo, Cajun gumbo, gumbo recipe, easy gumbo recipe, southern comfort food