Chicken Gumbo (Makeover)

Name: Chicken Gumbo (Makeover)
Prep time: 2 h 10 min
Cook time: 2 h 10 min
Total time: 2 h 10 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Creole, Cajun
Ingredients: 237 milliliters uncooked regular long-grain brown or white rice; 2 teaspoons browning and seasoning sauce; 794 grams can Muir organic diced tomatoes, undrained; 237 milliliters chopped celery (2 medium stalks); 1 kilograms cut-up whole chicken , skinless; 414 milliliters chicken broth (from 32-oz carton); 2 dried bay leaves; 118 milliliters Gold all-purpose flour; 1 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley; 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped, or 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 237 milliliters chopped green bell pepper (1 medium); 355 milliliters (from 16-oz bag) or 1 box (9 or 10 oz) frozen cut okra, thawed; 237 milliliters chopped onions (1 large); 1 teaspoons pepper; 1 teaspoon Frank Original cayenne pepper sauce; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves; 1 Tbsp olive or vegetable oil; 8 servings Water called for on rice package

You can never have too many main course recipes, so give Chicken Gumbo (Makeover) Head to the store and pick up salt, vegetable oil, garlic, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the flour you could follow this main course with the Apple Tart with Caramel Sauce as a dessert. It is a good option if you're following a dairy free diet. This recipe is typical of Creole cuisine.

Instructions

Cook rice in water as directed on package, omitting butter and salt; keep warm.

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Butter

Water

Rice

Salt

Meanwhile, in 8-quart stockpot or Dutch oven, stir flour constantly over medium-low heat until flour is deep brown.

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All Purpose Flour

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Dutch Oven

Remove from stockpot; set aside.

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Pot

In same stockpot, heat oil over medium heat.

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Cooking Oil

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Pot

Add chicken pieces, onions, bell pepper, celery, garlic, bay leaves, thyme, salt and pepper; cook 8 to 10 minutes, turning chicken pieces and stirring frequently, until chicken is browned and vegetables are tender.

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Salt And Pepper