Best 7 Chicken Thigh And Smoked Sausage Gumbo Recipes

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If you're looking for a hearty and flavorful dish that's packed with protein and flavor, chicken thigh and smoked sausage gumbo is definitely worth trying. This classic Cajun dish is a great way to warm up on a cold day or to enjoy a special meal with friends and family. With its rich and smoky flavor, chicken thigh and smoked sausage gumbo is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

CHICKEN AND SMOKED SAUSAGE GUMBO WITH WHITE RICE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 4h

Yield 6 to 7 cups, 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 30

1 tablespoon plus 1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 pound smoked sausage, such as andouille or kielbasa, cut crosswise 1/2-inch thick pieces
4 pounds chicken thighs, skin removed
1 tablespoon Essence or Creole seasoning, recipe follows
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups chopped onions
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped bell peppers
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
3 bay leaves
9 cups chicken stock or canned low-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup chopped green onions
2 tablespoons chopped parsley leaves
1 tablespoon file powder
White Rice, recipe follows
Hot sauce
2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried thyme
2 cups long-grain white rice
4 cups water, chicken stock, or canned low-sodium chicken broth
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 bay leaf

Steps:

  • In a large enameled cast iron Dutch oven or large pot, heat 1 tablespoon of the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the sausage and cook until well browned, about 8 minutes. Remove the sausage with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Set aside.
  • Season the chicken with the Essence and add in batches to the fat remaining in the pan. Cook over medium-high heat until well browned, 5 to 6 minutes. Remove the chicken from the pan, let cool, and then refrigerate until ready to use.
  • Combine the remaining 1/2 cup oil and the flour in the same Dutch oven over medium heat. Cook, stirring slowly and constantly for 20 to 25 minutes, to make a dark brown roux, the color of chocolate.
  • Add the onions, celery, and bell peppers and cook, stirring, until wilted, 4 to 5 minutes. Add the reserved sausage, salt, cayenne, and bay leaves, stir, and cook for 2 minutes. Stirring, slowly add the chicken stock, and cook, stirring, until well combined. Bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook, uncovered and stirring occasionally, for 1 hour.
  • Add the reserved chicken to the pot and simmer for 1 1/2 hours, skimming off any fat that rises to the surface.
  • Remove the pot from the heat. Using a slotted spoon, remove the chicken thighs from the gumbo and place on a cutting board to cool slightly. Remove and discard the bay leaves. Pull the chicken meat from the bones and shred, discarding the bones and skin. Return the meat to the gumbo and stir in the green onions, parsley, and file powder.
  • Spoon rice into the bottom of deep bowls or large cups and ladle the gumbo on top. Serve, passing hot sauce on the side.
  • Combine all ingredients thoroughly.
  • Recipe from "New New Orleans Cooking", by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch Published by William and Morrow, 1993.
  • In a 2-quart saucepan, combine the rice, water, butter, salt, and bay leaf and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer until all the liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and let sit, covered and undisturbed, for 5 minutes.
  • Uncover and fluff the rice with a fork. Discard the bay leaf and serve.

CHICKEN AND SAUSAGE GUMBO



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Provided by Food Network

Time 3h

Yield 12 to 15 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

2/3 cup canola oil
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup whole-wheat flour
1/4 cup finely chopped onion, plus 2 cups roughly chopped
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 pound smoked sausage, sliced
8 ounces tasso ham or andouille sausage, diced
1 1/4 pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
3 to 4 scallions, chopped
Cooked white rice, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • Make the roux: Heat the canola oil in a cast-iron skillet over medium heat until hot, about 5 minutes. Whisk in both flours and cook, whisking constantly, until the roux is dark brown, about 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and let stand 10 minutes, then stir in the finely chopped onion.
  • Meanwhile, bring the broth and 20 cups water to a boil in a large pot. Add the roughly chopped onion, the celery and bell pepper; cook over medium-high heat, 15 minutes. Stir in the roux in 3 batches; cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened, 30 minutes. Add the cayenne, garlic powder, 2 1/2 tablespoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Stir in the smoked sausage and tasso. Reduce the heat to low; simmer 1 hour.
  • Return the mixture to a boil. Add the chicken thighs and breasts and cook 30 minutes. Remove from the heat. Skim the fat off the surface, then stir in the scallions.
  • Serve over rice.

QUICK & EASY CHICKEN-SAUSAGE GUMBO



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Make and share this Quick & Easy Chicken-Sausage Gumbo recipe from Food.com.

Provided by yates02

Categories     Gumbo

Time 45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 lb light smoked sausage, cut into 1/2 inch thick slices
1 -3 tablespoon vegetable oil
5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup coarsely chopped onion
1 cup chopped celery
2 garlic cloves, pressed
1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
2 cups chicken broth
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 -2 teaspoon creole seasoning
4 cups chopped cooked chicken
hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • Cook sausage over high heat in Dutch oven 5 minutes, stirring often.
  • Remove sausage with a slotted spoon.
  • Drain on paper towels.
  • Add enough oil to drippings in Dutch oven to equal 3 tablespoons, and whisk in flour; cook over medium-high heat, whisking constantly, 5 minutes.
  • Add onion and next 3 ingredients; cook 5 minutes, stirring often.
  • Stir in broth and next 2 ingredients.
  • Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes.
  • Add sausage and chicken; simmer, covered, 5 minutes.
  • Serve over rice.

SLOW COOKER CHICKEN AND SAUSAGE GUMBO



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Compared to other methods of preparing gumbo this one is relatively quick and simple. The results however are top-notch and sure to please. Serve with rice.

Provided by learntosink

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews     Gumbo Recipes

Time 6h40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

⅓ cup vegetable oil
⅓ cup all-purpose flour
3 cups water
¾ pound smoked sausage, quartered lengthwise and sliced
1 ½ cups cubed cooked chicken
2 cups sliced okra
1 cup chopped onion
½ cup chopped green bell pepper
½ cup chopped celery
4 cloves garlic, minced
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Heat the vegetable oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Whisk in the flour to form a thick paste until smooth, about 3 minutes.
  • Reduce heat to medium and continue cooking, whisking constantly, until the flour turns a dark reddish-brown roux, about 15 minutes. Set aside to cool.
  • Pour water into a slow cooker.
  • Stir in the roux, sausage, chicken, okra, onion, bell pepper, celery, garlic, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
  • Cover and cook on Low for 6 to 7 hours.
  • Skim off fat with a spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 447.2 calories, Carbohydrate 13 g, Cholesterol 64.8 mg, Fat 33 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 24.2 g, SaturatedFat 8.8 g, Sodium 1083 mg, Sugar 3.2 g

CHICKEN AND SMOKED SAUSAGE GUMBO



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Provided by Emeril Lagasse

Categories     main-dish

Time 3h50m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 23

1 cup vegetable oil
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups chopped onions
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped bell peppers
1 pound smoked sausage, such as andouille or kielbasa, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch slices
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
3 bay leaves
6 cups chicken broth
1 pound boneless chicken meat, cut into 1-inch chunks
1 teaspoon Rustic Rub, recipe follows
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
1/2 cup chopped green onions
1 tablespoon file powder
8 tablespoons paprika
3 tablespoons cayenne
5 tablespoons freshly ground black pepper
6 tablespoons garlic powder
3 tablespoons onion powder
6 tablespoons salt
2 1/2 tablespoons dried oregano
2 1/2 tablespoons dried thyme

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 AND SMOKED SAUSAGE GUMBO



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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

1 cup vegetable oil
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups onions, chopped
1 cup celery, chopped
1 cup bell pepper, chopped
1 lb smoked sausage, such as andouille or 1 lb kielbasa, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch slices
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
3 bay leaves
6 cups chicken broth
1 lb boneless chicken meat, cut into 1-inch chunks
1 teaspoon cajun seasoning
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
1/2 cup chopped green onion
1 tablespoon file powder

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

CAJUN-STYLE CHICKEN AND SMOKED SAUSAGE GUMBO



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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

1 1/4 lbs dry smoked sausage (coarsely chopped)
16 cups water
8 cups chicken broth
4 lbs meaty chicken pieces (skin removed)
3 large bay leaves
8 whole garlic cloves
2 onions, finely chopped
3 tablespoons fresh minced garlic
1 large celery, diced
1 large green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped (can use only one)
2 tablespoons oxo instant bouillon granules
1 1/4 cups vegetable oil
1 1/2 cups flour
3 tablespoons creole seasoning (see The Best Creole/Cajun Seasoning Mix, or use 1 tablespoon seasoned salt)
1 (16 ounce) can black beans (drained)
8 green onions, chopped
1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon file powder
salt and black pepper
hot cooked rice

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

Tips:

  • Mise en Place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all of your ingredients and equipment ready to go. This will help you stay organized and avoid any scrambling.
  • Use a Heavy-Bottomed Pot: A heavy-bottomed pot will help distribute heat evenly and prevent your gumbo from scorching.
  • Brown the Chicken and Sausage: Browning the chicken and sausage before adding them to the gumbo will give them a nice caramelized flavor.
  • Cook the Vegetables: Sautéing the vegetables before adding them to the gumbo will help them soften and release their flavors.
  • Use a Good Quality Stock: A good quality stock will give your gumbo a rich and flavorful base.
  • Season to Taste: Don't be afraid to season your gumbo to taste. Add salt, pepper, and other spices as needed.
  • Let the Gumbo Simmer: Simmering the gumbo for at least 30 minutes will help the flavors to meld and develop.
  • Serve with Rice: Gumbo is traditionally served with rice. You can also serve it with cornbread or mashed potatoes.

Conclusion:

Chicken thigh and smoked sausage gumbo is a delicious and hearty dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also a relatively easy dish to make, so it is a great option for busy weeknights. With a few simple tips, you can make a delicious pot of gumbo that your family and friends will love.

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