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Chicken and Sausage Gumbo

Sam Guarnieri
Sam Guarnieri Posted: 09/22/21 Updated: 12/22/22
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This savory chicken and sausage gumbo is packed with delicious flavor! Smoky Andouille sausage, juicy chicken, and crisp fresh veggies are tossed in a simple, yet flavorful roux. Top this chicken and sausage gumbo with rice or enjoy it on its own as a delightful meal!

chicken and sausage gumbo in a bowl with a scoop or rice on top

What Makes This Recipe So Good

  • It’s exploding with incredible flavor! A curated blend of spices take this recipe to the next level. The intense flavors in this dish are totally irresistible.
  • It tastes just like traditional Cajun gumbo, but is made in the comfort of your own home! This restaurant-quality recipe will impress everyone with just how delicious it is. Make this chicken and sausage gumbo for friends and family, it’s a crowd-pleaser!
  • The entire meal comes together in just one pot! Make the roux, cook the veggies, then simmer everything before adding in the chicken. The last step is simply leaving the gumbo to cook for an hour, allowing the flavors to develop and making it that much more delicious!

Key Ingredients

Vegetable Oil – All roux are a mixture of fat and flour. And in this roux, vegetable oil is the fat. One cup of vegetable oil may sound like a lot, but it’s necessary to thicken the sauce in this gumbo recipe. If you don’t have vegetable oil, you can use an equal amount of butter instead.

Andouille Sausage – Andouille sausage has a delicious smoky and sharp flavor. The sausage in this chicken and sausage gumbo makes for an extra savory addition. With just a bit of spice, Andouille sausage emphasizes the delicious flavors in this dish. Any Andouille sausage will work in this recipe, and if you can find Cajun-style Andouille sausage, I highly recommend using that!

Chef’s Tips

  • Be patient when making the roux for this recipe! The first step requires cooking vegetable oil and flour until dark brown. You’ll need to whisk the mixture constantly to avoid burning and exercise patience while waiting for it to brown.
  • Serve this chicken and sausage gumbo however you’d like! Traditional gumbo is served with rice, which soaks up the sauce and is insanely delicious. However, this recipe also tastes delicious on its own and/or with a sprinkling of fresh shopped herbs.
  • The last step of this recipe is leaving the gumbo to simmer for one hour. At this point, the meal becomes rather hands-off. Feel free to only return to the gumbo every 10 minutes or so to give it a good stir before leaving it to cook the rest of the way!
chicken and sausage gumbo in a large pot with a spoon

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chicken and sausage gumbo in a bowl with a scoop or rice on top
5 from 2 votes

Chicken and Sausage Gumbo

Prep:10 minutes minutes
Cook:2 hours hours
Total:2 hours hours 10 minutes minutes
This savory chicken and sausage gumbo is packed with delicious flavor! Smoky Andouille sausage, juicy chicken, and crisp fresh veggies are tossed in a simple, yet flavorful roux. Top this chicken and sausage gumbo with rice or enjoy it on its own as a delightful meal!
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6 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper chopped
  • 1 cup celery chopped
  • 1 pound andouille sausage cooked and sliced
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon dried basil
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 5 cup cooked and shredded chicken

Equipment

  • Large pot

Instructions 

  • Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat, once hot whisk in the flour. Cook roux, whisking constantly, until dark brown – about 10 minutes.
  • Add in the onion, green bell pepper, and chopped celery. Stir and cook until veggies are soft, about 5 minutes.
    chicken and sausage gumbo step 2
  • Add in the sliced andouille sausage and garlic, cook for another 3 minutes.
  • Add in the bay leaf, paprika, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, dried basil, cayenne pepper, and chicken broth. Bring mixture to a boil then reduce to a simmer and cook uncovered for 30 minutes.
    chicken and sausage gumbo step 4
  • Stir in the cooked chicken and continue to simmer for 1 hour uncovered, stirring occasionally.
    chicken and sausage gumbo step 5

Notes

  • Make it Gluten-Free: To make this gumbo gluten-free, use one cup of rice flour in place of the all purpose flour in this recipe.
 
Recipe yields approximately 6 servings. Actual number of servings will depend on your preferred portion sizes.
 
Nutritional values shown are general guidelines and reflect information for 1 serving using the ingredients listed, not including rice. Actual macros may vary slightly depending on specific brands and types of ingredients used.
 
To determine the weight of one serving, prepare the recipe as instructed. Weigh the finished recipe, then divide the weight of the finished recipe (not including the weight of the container the food is in) by 6. Result will be the weight of one serving.

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1serving, Calories: 776kcal, Protein: 27g, Fat: 65g, Saturated Fat: 39g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 97mg, Sodium: 1972mg, Potassium: 660mg, Total Carbs: 22g, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 2g, Net Carbs: 20g, Vitamin A: 619IU, Vitamin C: 36mg, Calcium: 58mg, Iron: 3mg

Number of total servings shown is approximate. Actual number of servings will depend on your preferred portion sizes.

 

Nutritional values shown are general guidelines and reflect information for 1 serving using the ingredients listed, not including any optional ingredients. Actual macros may vary slightly depending on specific brands and types of ingredients used.

 

To determine the weight of one serving, prepare the recipe as instructed. Weigh the finished recipe, then divide the weight of the finished recipe (not including the weight of the container the food is in) by the desired number of servings. Result will be the weight of one serving.

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Meet Sam Guarnieri

Sam is a travel, food, and fitness enthusiast from the New York metro area who loves creating new and inventive recipes. Her love of food goes all the way back to her early childhood, cooking alongside her mom and Nonna – the two best cooks she knows! She's a big believer that good-for-you food can still explode with flavor and (most importantly) be easy to make. When she's not in the kitchen, Sam can usually be found planning her next vacation, spending time outdoors, or bingeing the latest Netflix docu-series.

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  1. Isabelle says

    Posted on 11/22/22 at 4:50 pm

    Perfect! This recipe was easy to make and follow. The entire family enjoyed this flavor of this soup and it is perfect for a cold night. I added okra and shrimp to mine. Delish!5 stars

    Reply
    • Molly | 40 Aprons TeamMolly | 40 Aprons Team says

      Posted on 11/28/22 at 2:26 pm

      Yum! So glad you all enjoyed! Thanks so much for the review, Isabelle!

      Reply
  2. Juan Solo says

    Posted on 11/12/22 at 5:27 pm

    Very tasty and easy recipe!5 stars

    Reply
    • Molly | 40 Aprons TeamMolly | 40 Aprons Team says

      Posted on 11/14/22 at 9:50 am

      Thanks so much for the review, Juan! So glad you enjoyed.

      Reply

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