Welcome to the world of Louisiana's culinary heritage! In this article, we will take you on a journey to discover the secrets of preparing an authentic Cajun-style chicken and smoked sausage gumbo. From selecting the freshest ingredients to mastering the art of the roux, we will guide you through each step of the process to create the perfect gumbo. Along the way, we will delve into the history and cultural significance of this iconic dish, showcasing the unique flavors and traditions that make it a beloved masterpiece.
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
CAJUN CHICKEN AND SAUSAGE GUMBO
This is a Cajun-style gumbo made with a seasoned roux, a classic from the bayous of south Louisiana. I revised the recipe after many, many trials. Serve it hot over cooked rice or with potato salad.
Provided by Jodi Hanlon
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Stews Gumbo Recipes
Time 3h15m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. When hot, whisk in flour. Continue whisking until the roux has cooked to the color of chocolate milk, 8 to 10 minutes. Be careful not to burn the roux. If you see black specks in the mixture, start over.
- Stir onion, bell pepper, celery, and sausage into the roux; cook 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook another 5 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, and Creole seasoning; blend thoroughly. Pour in the chicken broth and add the bay leaf. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer, uncovered, for 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Stir in the chicken, and simmer 1 hour more. Skim off any foam that floats to the top during the last hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 479.9 calories, Carbohydrate 14.5 g, Cholesterol 56.3 mg, Fat 39.5 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 16.1 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Sodium 1182.6 mg, Sugar 2.1 g
CHICKEN AND SMOKED SAUSAGE GUMBO
Provided by Emeril Lagasse
Categories main-dish
Time 3h50m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- Combine the oil and flour in a large cast iron or enameled cast iron Dutch oven over medium heat. Stirring slowly and constantly for 20 to 25 minutes, make a dark brown roux, the color of chocolate. Add the onions, celery, and bell peppers and continue to stir for 4 to 5 minutes, or until wilted. Add the sausage, salt, cayenne, and bay leaves. Continue to stir for 3 to 4 minutes. Add the chicken broth. Stir until the roux mixture and water are well combined. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low. Cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 1 hour.
- Season the chicken with the rub and add to the pot. Simmer for 2 hours. Skim off any fat that rises to the surface. Remove from the heat. Stir in the parsley, green onions, and file powder. Remove the bay leaves and serve in deep bowls.
- Combine all ingredients and store in an air-tight container.
CHICKEN THIGH AND SMOKED SAUSAGE GUMBO
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 2h20m
Yield 10 to 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
- Sprinkle chicken liberally with Cajun seasoning on prepared sheet pan. Roast chicken for 15 minutes.
- Combine oil and flour in a large cast-iron or enameled Dutch oven over medium heat. Cook, whisking frequently, until it reaches a milk chocolate brown, about 30 minutes.
- Continue to cook the roux until it reaches a dark chocolate brown color, then add the onions, celery, bell peppers and half of the okra. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, then add garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, for another 5 minutes.
- Add the sausage, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper and bay leaves and stir to combine. Add chicken stock and beef stock and bring to a roaring boil. Add the chicken, green onions, cayenne and remaining okra.
- Simmer for 1 hour, then remove the chicken thighs. Take the meat from the bones and discard the skin. Stir the chicken back into the pot along with the file powder. Skim off any excess grease that has accumulated at the top before serving. Sprinkle with more file powder as garnish.
SMOKED SAUSAGE GUMBO
Serve up the flavors of the bayou! You'll leave the table satisfied, as it's chock-full of veggies, seasonings and sausage. Add in even more Cajun flavor with Andouille sausage. -Sharon Delaney-Chronis, South Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 4h20m
Yield 5 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large skillet, saute the celery, onion, green pepper and carrot in oil until tender. Stir in flour until blended; gradually add broth. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened., Transfer to a 3-qt. slow cooker. Stir in the sausage, tomatoes, oregano, thyme and cayenne. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or until heated through. Serve with rice. Freeze Option: Freeze soup and rice, if desired, in freezer containers. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Transfer to a saucepan. Cover and cook over medium heat until heated through, adding a little water if necessary. Serve gumbo with rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 391 calories, Fat 30g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 64mg cholesterol, Sodium 1011mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 14g protein.
CAJUN-STYLE CHICKEN AND SMOKED SAUSAGE GUMBO
This might not be true Cajun but it is quite good! The best gumbo needs time to cook, so make this recipe when you have some time, it will take just over 3 hours to make, that is including boiling the chicken. Although it is pretty hard to improve on this gumbo, please don't omit the browning your sausage step firstly, it will bring out more flavor to the gumbo! if possible use andouille sausage for this if not any good-quality dry smoked sausage will do fine! The black beans are optional, I most always add them in! If you like extreme heat then add in cayenne or red pepper to taste. Don't let the amount of oil scare you, it will rise to the top when the gumbo is cooking and will be skimmed it off the top. Serve the gumbo over hot cooked rice.
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Gumbo
Time 2h30m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Place the skinned chicken pieces in a large heavy pot (or Dutch oven) add in water chicken broth, bay leaves and whole garlic cloves; bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, cover with a tight-fitting lid and simmer for about 40 minutes or until the chicken is just tender (do not overcook the chicken or it will become tough and stringy!).
- Remove the chicken from the broth (RESERVE 16 cups (1 gallon) water/broth mixture; drain the 16 cups broth through a wire mesh strainer, then place back into the pot.
- Chop the chicken into large pieces; set aside (you will add in the chicken later).
- To the 16 cups broth/water mixture, add in browned sausage meat, onions, green bell pepper, jalapeno pepper/s, celery and OXO beef powder, simmer stirring about 45 minutes.
- Heat oil in a large skillet; add in flour and cook whisking constantly until the flour is a dark brown caramel colour (about 15-20 minutes).
- Add in the sausage/broth mixture with Creole seasoning and simmer stirring occasionally for about 40 minutes.
- After 40 minutes cooking add in chicken and black beans (if using) simmer uncovered over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally for another 40-50 minutes.
- Skim off the fat that has accumulated on the top.
- Add in green onions and parsley; simmer on low heat for 10 minutes.
- Remove from heat and add in file powder and season with salt and pepper; stir to combine.
- Serve gumbo over hot cook rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1446.5, Fat 105.8, SaturatedFat 25.2, Cholesterol 202.5, Sodium 2598.9, Carbohydrate 50, Fiber 7.7, Sugar 4.2, Protein 71.5
CHICKEN AND SMOKED SAUSAGE GUMBO
Make and share this Chicken and Smoked Sausage Gumbo recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Erin Justice
Categories Gumbo
Time 3h30m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Combine the oil and flour in a large cast iron or enameled cast iron Dutch oven over medium heat. Stirring slowly and constantly for 20 to 25 minutes, make a dark brown roux, the color of chocolate. Add the onions, celery, and bell peppers and continue to stir for 4 to 5 minutes, or until wilted. Add the sausage, salt, cayenne, and bay leaves. Continue to stir for 3 to 4 minutes. Add the chicken broth. Stir until the roux mixture and water are well combined. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low. Cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 1 hour.
- Season the chicken with the rub and add to the pot. Simmer for 2 hours. Skim off any fat that rises to the surface. Remove from the heat. Stir in the parsley, green onions, and file powder. Remove the bay leaves and serve in deep bowls.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 786, Fat 61.8, SaturatedFat 12.8, Cholesterol 99.2, Sodium 2031.8, Carbohydrate 23.1, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 4.3, Protein 33.3
Tips:
- Use a variety of meats. This recipe calls for chicken and smoked sausage, but you can also use other meats, such as shrimp, crab, or ham.
- Don't be afraid to experiment with the vegetables. This recipe calls for celery, onion, and bell pepper, but you can also add other vegetables, such as okra, tomatoes, or corn.
- Season the gumbo to taste. This recipe calls for a variety of spices, but you can adjust the amount of each spice to your liking.
- Serve the gumbo with rice. Gumbo is traditionally served with rice, but you can also serve it with other sides, such as pasta or bread.
Conclusion:
Gumbo is a delicious and versatile dish that can be made with a variety of ingredients. This recipe for Cajun-style chicken and smoked sausage gumbo is a great place to start, but you can easily customize it to your liking. So experiment and enjoy!
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