Cajun Delight Chicken Sausage and Shrimp Gumbo
A flavorful Cajun dish made with chicken, sausage, and shrimp in a rich broth. This gumbo is a hearty and delicious meal.
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1 pound smoked sausage
- 1 pound large shrimp
- 2 medium onions
- 3 stalks celery
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 large bell pepper
- 2 tablespoons filé powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 cups long-grain rice
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups water
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons chopped scallions
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large cast-iron pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- Add the sliced sausage and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned, about 5 minutes.
- Add the chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned, about 5 minutes.
- Add the chopped onions, celery, and bell pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic, thyme, oregano, cayenne pepper, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1 minute.
- Add the chicken broth, water, and browned sausage and chicken. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer, covered, for 20 minutes.
- Stir in 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour to help thicken the gumbo.
- Add the shrimp and cook, stirring occasionally, until pink and cooked through, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in 2 tablespoons of butter and 2 tablespoons of filé powder.
- Serve the gumbo over cooked long-grain rice, garnished with chopped scallions and parsley.
Notes
Serve over cooked long-grain rice.