Cajun Chicken and Sausage Gumbo Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 pound andouille or smoked sausage, sliced -inch thick
• 2 celery ribs, chopped
• 1 large green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 pinch Creole seasoning, or to taste
• 6 cups chicken broth
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 rotisserie chicken, boned and shredded

Directions:

1. Gather all your ingredients before starting.
2. In a large stockpot, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat.
3. Whisk in the flour and cook, stirring frequently, until the roux becomes smooth and reaches the color of chocolate milk, which should take about 8 to 10 minutes. Be cautious not to burn the roux. If black specks appear, its better to start over.
4. Add the sliced sausage, chopped celery, bell pepper, and onion to the roux. Cook and stir for 5 minutes to allow the vegetables to soften and the sausage to brown slightly.
5. Next, add the minced garlic and cook, stirring, for an additional 5 minutes.
6. Season the mixture with salt, pepper, and Creole seasoning. Stir well to incorporate all the flavors.
7. Pour in the chicken broth and add the bay leaf. Stir the mixture and bring it to a boil over high heat.
8. Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium-low and let the gumbo simmer uncovered for 1 hour. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
9. After 1 hour, stir in the shredded chicken and let the gumbo simmer for an additional hour. During this time, skim off any foam that rises to the top.
10. Once the gumbo has finished simmering, remove the bay leaf and serve hot. Enjoy!

Cooks Note: If you prefer a darker roux or a more intense flavor, continue stirring until you achieve your desired color.

Nutrition Facts (per serving):

• Calories: 480
• Total Fat: 40g (51% Daily Value)
• Saturated Fat: 9g (45% Daily Value)
• Cholesterol: 56mg (19% Daily Value)
• Sodium: 1183mg (51% Daily Value)
• Total Carbohydrates: 15g (5% Daily Value)
• Dietary Fiber: 1g (4% Daily Value)
• Total Sugars: 2g
• Protein: 16g (32% Daily Value)
• Vitamin C: 15mg (17% Daily Value)
• Calcium: 26mg (2% Daily Value)
• Iron: 2mg (8% Daily Value)
• Potassium: 262mg (6% Daily Value)