Best 6 One Great Gumbo With Chicken And Andouille Sausage Recipes

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Gumbo, a culinary masterpiece hailing from the vibrant city of New Orleans, is a rich and flavorful stew that captivates taste buds with every spoonful. This hearty dish, a symphony of bold flavors and textures, is a delectable harmony of chicken, andouille sausage, and the mystical trinity of bell pepper, onion, and celery. Whether you prefer a roux-based gumbo with its deep, dark hue or a filé-infused version with its more delicate touch, this ultimate guide will lead you on a journey to create the perfect gumbo, a testament to the culinary artistry of Louisiana.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

CHICKEN AND ANDOUILLE GUMBO



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Gumbo goes back to 1700s Louisiana; today's version is just as hearty using andouille sausage. Serve with cornbread or crusty French bread. -Billy Hensley, Mount Carmel, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 2h40m

Yield 9 servings (3-1/4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning, divided
1 teaspoon salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided
3 pounds bone-in chicken thighs, skin removed
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons canola oil, divided
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 large onion, finely chopped
3/4 cup finely chopped green pepper
3/4 cup finely chopped sweet red pepper
2 celery ribs, finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
4 cups water
2 cups chicken stock
1-1/2 pounds fully cooked andouille sausage links, sliced
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 bay leaves
Hot cooked rice
3 green onions, chopped

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, mix 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; rub over chicken. In a Dutch oven, brown chicken in 2 tablespoons oil in batches; remove chicken from pan., Add remaining oil to the same pan; stir in flour until blended. Cook and stir over medium-low heat for 30 minutes or until browned (do not burn). Add onion, peppers and celery; cook and stir for 2-3 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer., Gradually add water and stock. Stir in the sausage, Worcestershire sauce, bay leaves, chicken and the remaining Cajun seasoning, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour or until chicken is very tender., Remove chicken from pan; cool slightly. Skim fat from gumbo and discard bay leaves. Shred chicken and return to gumbo; heat through. Discard bones. Serve gumbo over rice; top with green onions. Freeze option: Place individual portions of cooled gumbo freezer containers and freeze. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little broth if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 544 calories, Fat 39g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 175mg cholesterol, Sodium 1514mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 39g protein.

CHICKEN AND ANDOUILLE SAUSAGE GUMBO



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This chicken and andouille sausage gumbo is a great recipe for those who prefer gumbo without seafood.

Provided by VMB

Time 3h5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 ½ pounds andouille sausage, sliced
4 (5 ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
½ cup canola oil
¾ cup all-purpose flour
4 stalks celery, sliced
1 large onion, chopped
1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
6 cloves garlic, minced
2 quarts hot chicken broth
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons Creole seasoning
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 bay leaves
6 stalks green onions, sliced
1 teaspoon gumbo file powder, or to taste
2 cups hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • Cook sausage in a Dutch oven over medium heat, stirring constantly until browned, about 5 minutes. Remove sausage to a bowl and reserve drippings in the Dutch oven.
  • Cook chicken in the drippings over medium heat to brown both sides, about 2 1/2 minutes per side. Remove chicken and set aside.
  • Heat oil in the Dutch oven. Add flour; cook and stir constantly over medium heat until roux is thick and the color of chocolate, 20 to 30 minutes. Be careful not to burn or you'll have to start again.
  • Add celery, onion, and bell pepper; cook and stir for 6 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes longer. Stir in hot broth and bring to a boil.
  • Add chicken breasts, Worcestershire sauce, Creole seasoning, thyme, pepper flakes, and bay leaves. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 1 hour. Remove chicken and let cool.
  • Add sausage to the gumbo and simmer for 30 minutes.
  • Shred cooled chicken and add to the gumbo with green onions. Simmer for another 30 minutes.
  • Remove gumbo from the heat. Discard bay leaves and sprinkle gumbo with file powder. Serve over hot rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 603.7 calories, Carbohydrate 29 g, Cholesterol 90.9 mg, Fat 40.9 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 28.2 g, SaturatedFat 9.8 g, Sodium 1925 mg, Sugar 3.1 g

CHICKEN AND ANDOUILLE GUMBO



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 to 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
12 ounces andouille sausage, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 cup all-purpose flour, plus more for dredging
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
12 chicken thighs
2 medium onions, sliced
2 red or green bell peppers, stemmed, seeded and cut into strips
2 ribs celery, chopped
10 ounces fresh or frozen okra, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
10 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
3 sprigs fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
6 to 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 (15-ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes, with their juice
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
3 scallions (whit and green parts), thinly sliced
Chopped parsley leaves, for garnish

Steps:

  • Heat a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat and add the vegetable oil. Add the sausage and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and much of the fat is rendered. Remove the sausage to plate with a slotted spoon.
  • While the sausage browns, pour a good amount of flour into a shallow baking dish, and season with salt and pepper. Dredge the chicken with the flour and add to the Dutch oven, in batches if necessary, and cook until brown on both sides. Remove to the plate with the sausage.
  • Add the 1/2 cup flour to the Dutch oven and cook, stirring constantly, until light golden brown. Add the onions, peppers, and celery to the Dutch oven and cook, stirring, about 2 minutes. Stir in the okra and the garlic and cook, stirring, about 2 minutes.
  • Strip the leaves from the thyme into the Dutch oven, and stir in the bay leaves, red pepper flakes, and 6 cups broth. Crush the tomatoes through your hands into the pot. Return the chicken and sausage to the pot, bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer, uncovered, 25 to 30 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through. Stir in some additional chicken stock to thin the sauce a bit, if desired.
  • Stir in the vinegar, scallions, and parsley, taste, and adjust the seasoning.
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  • 2 cups long-grain rice
  • 3 cups water or chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • Put the rice in a medium saucepan with a cover. Stir in the water or broth, salt, and pepper. Smooth the rice to make an even surface, cover and heat over low to medium-low heat until all the liquid has been absorbed and rice is tender, about 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Yield: 4 servings

CHICKEN ANDOUILLE GUMBO



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Sausage makes this very spicy. Can be prepared two days ahead.

Provided by Bob Cody

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews     Gumbo Recipes

Time 3h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 18

12 cups water
3 pounds chicken parts
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 ½ pounds okra
½ cup vegetable oil
½ cup all-purpose flour
1 pound andouille sausage, sliced
1 (28 ounce) can Italian-style whole peeled tomatoes
1 green bell pepper, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 bay leaf
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon file powder

Steps:

  • Combine water and chicken in large pot. Bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer until chicken is tender, about 1 hour. Using tongs, transfer chicken to strainer and cool, saving cooking liquid. Remove meat from bones in pieces.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons oil in heavy skillet over medium heat. Add okra and cook until no longer sticky, stirring frequently, about 20 minutes; set aside.
  • Stir flour and remaining 1/2 cup oil in heavy large Dutch oven. Cook over medium heat until deep golden brown, stirring frequently, about 6 minutes. Add 4 cups reserved chicken cooking broth, okra, andouille sausage, tomatoes with their juices, bell pepper, celery, garlic, bay leaf, salt, thyme, basil, cayenne, and pepper. Cover partially and simmer until thickened, about 1 1/2 hours.
  • Spoon off any fat from surface of gumbo. Add chicken and file powder to gumbo and simmer gently 15 minutes. (If preparing ahead, cover and refrigerate. Bring to simmer before serving.) Mound rice in shallow bowls if desired. Ladle gumbo over and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 781.6 calories, Carbohydrate 18.5 g, Cholesterol 157.2 mg, Fat 60.8 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 39.7 g, SaturatedFat 15.5 g, Sodium 1419 mg, Sugar 4 g

AUTHENTIC CHICKEN AND ANDOUILLE SAUSAGE GUMBO



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In honor of my destroyed city, here is the real New Orleans chicken and sausage gumbo from my childhood. It doesn't get any better than this.

Provided by spaghetti_soprano

Categories     Gumbo

Time 36m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup oil
1 cup flour
2 large onions, chopped
2 bell peppers, chopped
4 celery ribs, chopped
4 -6 garlic cloves, minced
4 quarts chicken stock
2 bay leaves
2 teaspoons creole seasoning
1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 large chicken, cut into pieces
2 lbs andouille sausages or 2 lbs smoked sausage, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 bunch scallion, tops only, chopped (green onions)
2/3 cup chopped fresh parsley
file powder

Steps:

  • Season the chicken with salt, pepper and Creole seasoning and brown quickly. Brown the sausage, pour off fat and reserve meats.
  • In a large, heavy pot, heat the oil and cook the flour in the oil over medium to high heat (depending on your roux-making skill), stirring constantly, until the roux reaches a dark reddish-brown color, almost the color of coffee or milk chocolate for a Cajun-style roux. If you want to save time, or prefer a more New Orleans-style roux, cook it to a medium, peanut-butter color, over lower heat if you're nervous about burning it.
  • Add the vegetables and stir quickly. This cooks the vegetables and also stops the roux from cooking further. Continue to cook, stirring constantly, for about 4 minutes.
  • Add the stock, seasonings, chicken and sausage. Bring to a boil, then cook for about one hour, skimming fat off the top as needed.
  • Add the chopped scallion tops and parsley, and heat for 5 minutes. Add file powder to taste just before serving. This also acts as a thickening agent. Serve over rice in large shallow bowls. Accompany with a good beer and lots of hot, crispy French bread.

DAD'S CHICKEN AND ANDOUILLE SAUSAGE GUMBO



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Here is my dad's gumbo recipe, which he gave me when my husband and I were surviving our first winter together in NYC. (How does anyone stand a Northern winter without gumbo?). For a seafood gumbo, omit the chicken, sausage, and eggs, and add shrimp, crab claws, and even flakes of fish towards the end of the recipe so you don't overcook it. This will serve 6-8 people with enough leftover to freeze (trust me, you'll want leftovers!). To make a larger gumbo increase the flour, oil, and vegetables by a half a cup. Mise-en-place (ingredients prepared ahead of time) is very important; once your rue gets going, you won't have time for much else. Cultural note: The stewed tomatoes and boiled eggs are a touch that's all Dad. I have a New Orleans friend who chastises me for such unauthentic additions, but it just shows you how personal gumbo really is. Dad always told me that the poor farmers would add boiled eggs to their gumbo when they couldn't sacrifice a chicken. How lucky are we that we can enjoy both? I'm not sure where the tomatoes came from--I always like to think it's the Italian in him that calls for it. Both additions add so much flavor and texture--I can't imagine a gumbo without them!

Provided by Angelin Borsics

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 2h

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup flour
1 cup vegetable oil
1 1/2 cups diced green bell peppers
1 1/2 cups diced celery
1 1/2 cups diced yellow onions
1 (16 ounce) bag chopped frozen okra
1 (48 ounce) carton low sodium chicken broth
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes (preferably San Marzano)
4 skinless chicken drumsticks
4 skinless chicken legs with thigh
4 links andouille sausages or 4 links hot Italian sausage
6 eggs

Steps:

  • Get a beer from the fridge and pop it open--you're in for about 30 minutes of stirring over hot hot heat, so you'll need a refreshment (or three, in my case). In a large heavy-bottomed stock pot, start your roux: combine the flour and oil over medium-high heat and stir with a wooden spoon (only use a wooden spoon as a roux will melt plastic). Stir continuously while scraping the bottom of the pot so the roux doesn't burn (I have a wooden spoon with a flat edge, which works best for scraping.) I was very nervous about burning rues until my dad told me that as long as you keep scraping the bottom of the pot and stirring the roux, it's really hard to burn it -- he's right. Your roux will slowly darken from a cream to a caramel to a milk chocolate to finally a dark chocolate color. If it starts really smoking at any time, lower your heat, pull your pot off the burner, and continue stirring until it calms down a bit. It usually takes me three beers to get my roux dark enough. It's a lonely time at that pot, so make sure you have company (or turn the Saints game on).
  • Once your roux is dark enough to your taste, throw in what New Orleanians call the Holy Trinity (pepper, onion, and celery) to cool the roux down. Keep stirring until the vegetables are soft, about 8 minutes. Your rue will darken even more and your kitchen will smell delicious! Toss in the okra and stir just until it melts.
  • Once the vegetables are cooked, add in your chicken stock, slowly, while mixing it with the roux. You don't want to end up with a watered down gumbo, but the okra will thicken it as it cooks. Add in the tomatoes with juice, the raw chicken, and sausage. If you need more liquid, you can add in some water. Let the gumbo come to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer.
  • In the meantime, boil your eggs in a separate pot, cool, and peel them. Once the chicken and sausage are cooked, carefully remove them from the gumbo, pull the chicken meat from the bones, chop it and the sausage into bite-sized pieces, then add it all back to the pot. Skim off any foam or fat with a spoon. Add in the boiled eggs and seasonings. Make the rice in a separate pot while simmering the gumbo.
  • Serve over white rice with French bread while bragging. Make sure the Tabasco sauce is handy for those who really want to spice up their bowl even more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 769.9, Fat 55, SaturatedFat 12.3, Cholesterol 256.3, Sodium 722.6, Carbohydrate 28.3, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 7.3, Protein 41.7

Tips:

  • Use a large pot or Dutch oven to make the gumbo. This will give the ingredients plenty of room to cook and will help to prevent the gumbo from boiling over.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different ingredients. There are many variations of gumbo, so feel free to add or substitute ingredients to suit your own taste.
  • If you don't have time to make a roux, you can use a store-bought roux or a gluten-free roux.
  • Be careful not to overcook the chicken or sausage. Overcooked chicken and sausage will be tough and dry.
  • Serve the gumbo over rice with a side of cornbread or French bread.

Conclusion:

Gumbo is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With its rich flavor and hearty ingredients, gumbo is sure to become a favorite in your household. So next time you're looking for a new recipe to try, give gumbo a try. You won't be disappointed!

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