This Chicken and Sausage Gumbo is a classic Louisiana recipe which I love to make around Mardi Gras. Gumbo is a flavorful stew which combines several varieties of meat or seafood with a sauce or gravy. I like to use a combination of andouille sausage and chicken breasts in my gumbo.
To make this start by cooking the sausage until browned. Cook the chicken in the reserved drippings. Make a roux from the drippings and flour. A roux is a blend of equal amounts of flour and fat cooked together to thicken sauces. This recipe requires the roux to be cooked for over 20 minutes until it is chocolate colored. Add chopped vegetables, water, chicken, garlic and seasonings. Simmer for an hour and remove the chicken. Add the sausage and green onions. Bone the chicken breasts and cut the meat into strips. Return the chicken to the pot and remove and discard the bay leaves. Before serving, sprinkle with filé powder, if desired. Filé powder is a spicy herb made from dried and ground leaves of the sassafras tree. Serve the gumbo over hot cooked rice.
To make Chicken and Sausage Gumbo, you will need the following ingredients:
Place 0,5 pound of andouille sausage slices in a Dutch oven. Cook over medium heat, while stirring constantly for 5 minutes until browned. Remove from the pot and drain the excess oil on paper towels. Set the cooked sausage aside and leave the drippings in the pot.
Add 1 skinned bone-in chicken breasts to the reserved drippings in the Dutch oven and cook over medium heat for 5 minutes until browned all over. Remove and drain on paper towels. Reserve the drippings in the Dutch oven.
Add oil to the reserved to bring the amount to ½ cup. Add ½ cup all-purpose flour and cook the roux over medium heat, stirring constantly for 20 - 25 minutes, until the mixture is chocolate colored.
Stir in the chopped onion, ½ a green bell pepper, and 2 chopped celery ribs. Cook, while stirring often for 8 minutes or until tender.
Gradually add 1 quarts of hot water, and bring the mixture to a boil.
Add the browned chicken breasts, garlic, and 2 bay leaves, 1 tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce, 2 teaspoons of Creole seasoning, ½ teaspoon of dried thyme and ½ - 1 teaspoon of hot sauce. Reduce the heat to low, and simmer, stirring occasionally for 1 hour.
Remove the chicken from the pot and leave to cool.
Add the cooked sausage to the gumbo and simmer for 30 minutes. Stir in the sliced green onions and cook for 30 more minutes.
Bone the chicken breasts and slice the meat into strips. Return the chicken meat to the gumbo and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove the bay leaves and discard.
Remove the stew from the pan and season with filé powder.
Serve over hot cooked rice and garnish with thinly sliced green onions.
This classic Louisiana Chicken and Sausage Gumbo is a delicious comforting stew to serve at Mardi Gras! Come back to leave a comment below if you try this one.
I tried this gumbo for Mardi Gras and it was simply great. The rich flavors reminded me of my childhood trips to New Orleans. Cooking the roux took some time, but the end result was worth every minute. My family loved it.
¡Wow! Esta receta de gumbo es una maravilla. La hice para una reunión familiar y fue un hit total. La mezcla de pollo y salchichas es deliciosa. Definitivamente, la repetiré para el próximo Mardi Gras. ¡Gracias por compartirla!
Superb! This gumbo reminded me of my Louisiana trip. The flavors are spot on and the recipe is so simple to follow. I can't wait to make this again for my friends!
Delicious!
Wow! This gumbo took me back to our Mardi Gras celebration last year. The flavors burst in my mouth like memories of casual family gatherings. I'm so glad I found this recipe!
Superb! I made this gumbo for my family last Mardis Gras, and they loved it. The flavors were rich and perfect. I used leftover chicken from the night before, and it turned out amazing. Will definitely be making it again soon.
Superb flavors here!
¡Increíble! Mi familia nunca había disfrutado tanto de un plato. El gumbo es perfecto para celebrar, especialmente en Mardi Gras. ¡Gracias!
Amazing!
I tried this Chicken and Sausage Gumbo recipe last Mardi Gras, and it was a hit with my family. The roux was easy to make and gave the dish a rich flavor that reminded us of New Orleans. The combination of sausage and chicken was perfect, and it warmed us up on a chilly evening.
I made this gumbo for my Mardi Gras party and it was a hit! So easy and full of flavor.
Yummy! Made this for a fam dinner, they all loved it! Reminded me of my childhood Mardi Gras vibes.
OMG, this gumbo recipe is a total game-changer! Made it for Mardi Gras last year, and my fam loved it so much! So delish
Thanks for sharing!
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