Chicken and Sausage Gumbo
Dark-roux Cajun stew with andouille, chicken, and the trinity.
Ingredients
- 600 g Chicken thighs
- 300 g Andouille sausage
- 80 g All-purpose flour
- 120 ml Neutral oil
- 1 Onion
- 1 Bell pepper
- 2 Celery
- 4 cloves Garlic
- 1500 ml Chicken stock
- 300 g White rice
- 1 tsp Cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp Salt
Method
- Dice the onion, pepper, celery, and garlic for the trinity, then slice the sausage and chicken.
- Stir the flour and oil together over medium heat and keep stirring constantly, never letting it sit, until it turns the deep brown of dark chocolate, about 25 minutes; do not let it scorch.
- Stir the trinity into the roux to soften, then add the sausage, chicken, stock, and cayenne.
- Simmer gently until rich and thickened, about 45 minutes.
- While the gumbo simmers, cook the rice until tender, about 16 minutes.
- Ladle the gumbo over the rice and serve.
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About Chicken and Sausage Gumbo
Chicken and sausage gumbo is one of the defining dishes of Louisiana Cajun cooking, a rich, dark stew served over rice. It is built on two cornerstones: a dark roux and the "holy trinity" of onion, bell pepper, and celery. Smoky andouille sausage and chicken thighs simmer in chicken stock until the whole pot turns deep, thick, and savory, with cayenne carrying a warm background heat. The flavor is layered and almost smoky, and the texture is substantial without being a thick gravy.
The soul of the dish is the roux, and it demands attention. Flour and oil are stirred constantly over the heat and never left to sit until the mixture reaches the color of dark chocolate, roughly twenty-five minutes, and a single moment of scorching means starting over. That patiently browned roux is what gives gumbo its unmistakable nutty depth and color. After that the pot largely takes care of itself as it simmers for the better part of an hour. Ladled over white rice, it is a communal dish made for feeding a crowd, and this recipe generously serves ten.
Chicken and Sausage Gumbo: frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Chicken and Sausage Gumbo?
A serving has about 529 calories — 21.1g protein, 38.8g carbs, 31.5g fat, 1g fiber. Figures are estimated from the ingredient amounts and will shift with your portions and brands.
Is Chicken and Sausage Gumbo gluten-free?
As written, no — it contains All-purpose flour. You'd need a certified gluten-free swap for that ingredient to make it gluten-free.
How long does Chicken and Sausage Gumbo take to make?
About 100 minutes start to finish, but only around 45 of those are hands-on — the rest is largely unattended cooking time you can step away from. In the Homecooked app the timers and parallel steps are sequenced for you so the hands-on part feels even shorter.
How many servings does Chicken and Sausage Gumbo make?
This recipe makes 10 servings. In the app you can scale it up or down and the ingredient amounts adjust automatically.