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Cajun Chicken and Sausage Gumbo

An exquisite roux-based gumbo with chicken, andouille sausage, and the holy trinity of veggies.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb chicken thighs cubed
  • 12 oz andouille sausage sliced
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 1/2 cup oil
  • 1 onion diced
  • 1 green pepper diced
  • 2 stalks celery diced
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 2 tsp Cajun seasoning

Method
 

  1. Whisk the flour and oil in a heavy pot over medium heat to make a dark brown roux, about 25 minutes.
  2. Add the onion, green pepper, and celery and cook until soft.
  3. Stir in the Cajun seasoning, then slowly whisk in the broth.
  4. Add the chicken and sausage and simmer 30 minutes.
  5. Serve over white rice with sliced scallions.

Notes

Stir the roux constantly so it deepens in color without burning.