Chicken-and-Sausage Gumbo

Chicken-and-Sausage Gumbo
Chicken-and-Sausage Gumbo might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe makes 6 servings with 645 calories, 35g of protein, and 38g of fat each. This recipe covers 24% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. It is an affordable recipe for fans of Creole food. A mixture of worcestershire sauce, garnish: green onions, celery, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so yummy. To use up the water you could follow this main course with the Watermelon-Peach Slushies as a dessert. It is a good option if you're following a dairy free diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 3 hours and 55 minutes.

Instructions

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Cook sausage in a Dutch oven over medium heat, stirring constantly, 5 minutes or until browned.
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Drain on paper towels, reserving drippings in Dutch oven. Set sausage aside.
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Cook chicken in reserved drippings in Dutch oven over medium heat 5 minutes or until browned.
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Remove to paper towels, reserving drippings in Dutch oven. Set chicken aside.
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Add enough oil to drippings in Dutch oven to measure 1/2 cup.
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Add flour, and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, 20 to 25 minutes, or until roux is chocolate colored.
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Stir in onion, bell pepper, and celery; cook, stirring often, 8 minutes or until tender. Gradually add 2 quarts hot water, and bring mixture to a boil; add chicken, garlic, and next 5 ingredients. Reduce heat to low, and simmer, stirring occasionally, 1 hour.
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Remove chicken; let cool.
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Add sausage to gumbo; cook 30 minutes. Stir in green onions; cook for 30 more minutes.
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Bone chicken, and cut meat into strips; return chicken to gumbo, and simmer 5 minutes.
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Remove and discard bay leaves.
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Remove gumbo from heat.
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Sprinkle with fil powder, if desired.
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Serve over hot cooked rice.
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Garnish, if desired.
DifficultyExpert
Ready In3 hrs, 55 m.
Servings6
Health Score25
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