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Chicken Gumbo

A rich and hearty Louisiana gumbo served with chicken and sausage and the holy trinity over rice.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb chicken thighs cubed
  • 8 oz smoked sausage sliced
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 onion 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 20 minutes.
  2. Add the onion and cook until softened.
  3. Slowly stir in the broth and Cajun seasoning until smooth.
  4. Add the chicken and sausage and simmer 30 minutes.
  5. Serve over hot white rice.

Notes

Stir the roux constantly so it deepens without scorching.