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    Chicken and Sausage Gumbo

    Published: Feb 23, 2017 · Modified: Jun 7, 2020 by Whitney Reist · This post may contain affiliate links |

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    Yumbo gumbo! Today I'm sharing a favorite recipe that my mom and dad always make for us when we visit VA in the winter time - smoky chicken and sausage gumbo with crispy roasted potatoes.

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    A pot full of chicken sausage gumbo viewed from above.

    With Fat Tuesday being right around the corner (ahem - it's next week!), I thought it'd be appropriate to add little Cajun spice to my blog recipe repertoire. I love making Cajun food in February - likely because of the power of suggestion. My social media feeds are always filled with pictures of beignets, king cake, and Mardi Gras parades this time of year. And because I grew up with this style of cooking making an appearance in many of our family weeknight dinners.

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    A pot of gumbo viewed over a pan of crispy potato pieces.

    Crispy potatoes on a cooking tray, side view.

    We have my dad to thank for this foundation of Cajun cuisine - he was born in Louisiana and grew up in Alabama. He was always the instigator behind many one-pot gumbo or red beans + rice dinners on our family table. Funny side note - somewhere along the way, my siblings and I started adding cheese to our red beans and rice. Copious amounts of cheese - so much so that our plates ending up looking like one big glop of cheese with a little beans and a little rice! I'm happy to say I've grown out of that. Side view of a pot of gumbo and a tray of crispy potato pieces.

    Overhead view of a cup of gumbo on a plate of crispy potatoes.

    This chicken and sausage gumbo is a specialty of mom and dad's that I always request to be on the menu when we visit them in VA. The thing that makes theirs extra special and unique is the fact that my dad uses the richest of chicken stocks in the gumbo base. My mom will make the stock from the chickens that he smokes every now and then. It adds the most delicious depth of flavor that you can't really replicate any other way.

    I've always been hesitant to try making their gumbo on my own for fear that it just would not taste the same. You know what I mean? We all have recipes we make that were passed down from our parents and grandparents that just don't taste the same way that it did when they made it for us. My Nana's biscuits will never taste the way they did when she made them. And I'll always prefer the whole-wheat chocolate chip pancakes my mom makes on her perfectly seasoned electric griddle that's much older than I am.
    A spoon taking a bite of gumbo from a full cup of gumbo.

    I finally worked up the gumption to attempt this gumbo in my own kitchen a few weeks ago; only after calling my mom to verify ingredient instructions, measurements, etc. so I didn't mess things up! Ryan and I bought a smoker/kamado grill this past summer, so I now have the ability to make smoked chicken stock and use it in this recipe. It really does make all the difference - however - Kitchen Basics Chicken Stock will be your next best bet.

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    If you make this, get excited about the fact that you will have simply scrumptious leftovers ready for your enjoyment several days afterward. I'd highly recommend serving it with bananas foster for dessert - it's simple enough to whip up in minutes and will be the perfect finishing touch to this Cajun-style meal.

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    Recipe

    This recipe for Chicken and Sausage Gumbo is the ultimate Cajun-style comfort food. Serve it with the crispiest of roasted potatoes.

    Chicken and Sausage Gumbo with Crispy Roasted Potatoes

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    This is an easy Cajun gumbo recipe that is perfect for beginners! Its smokey flavor pairs perfectly with crispy potatoes and makes delicious leftovers the next day! Adapted from Southern Living.
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    Prep Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 1 hour hour 30 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 2 hours hours
    Servings: 8 Servings

    Ingredients

    For the gumbo:

    • 1 pound andouille sausage, use chicken andouille for less fat, cut into ½’’ thick slices
    • ½ cup peanut oil
    • ¾ cup all purpose flour
    • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
    • 1 whole red bell pepper, chopped
    • 1 cup thinly sliced celery
    • 2 whole garlic cloves, minced
    • 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning (I recommend “Slap Yo Mama” or Tony’s Creole)
    • 48 ounces chicken stock (preferably homemade (I love using stock made from smoked chicken carcasses))
    • 1 ¼ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts

    For the roasted potatoes:

    • 3 pounds russet potatoes, washed and diced into ¼’’ cubes
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • ¾ teaspoon coarse kosher salt
    • ¾ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
    • ½ teaspoon Cajun seasoning

    Instructions

    Making the gumbo:

    • Place a 5 quart Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the sliced sausage and cook until the pieces are browned. Remove the sausage and place on a paper towel-lined plate. Set aside.
    • Return the Dutch oven to medium heat. Add the peanut oil. Gradually whisk in the flour. Reduce the heat to low and cook the oil and flour mixture, stirring constantly, for 18-20 minutes or until the mixture is smooth and the color of milk chocolate.
    • Increase the heat to medium and add the onion, bell pepper, and celery. Stir constantly for about 3 minutes to soften them up a bit. Add the garlic and Cajun seasoning and stir for 30 seconds. Gradually stir in the chicken stock
    • Add the whole chicken breasts and the sliced sausage. Increase the heat to medium-high and bring the pot to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer with the lid off, stirring occasionally, for 1 hour and 30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
    • Remove the chicken breasts from the pot. Shred the meat with two forks. Add the shredded chicken back into the pot and keep warm until ready to serve. Taste for flavor - you should not need to add salt because the andouille sausage and Cajun seasoning have quite a bit of sodium already.

    Making the roasted potatoes:

    • While the gumbo is cooking (after about 1 hour of cooking), preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the diced potatoes on the baking sheet and drizzle them with 1-2 tablespoons of olive oil. Sprinkle with salt, pepper and Cajun seasoning.
    • Roast the potatoes for 40 minutes, stirring halfway, until golden brown and crispy.

    Serving the gumbo:

    • Serve the hot gumbo with about ½ cup roasted potatoes per bowl.

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    Notes

    Leftover gumbo can be kept in the fridge up to 3 days or frozen up to 6 months. Leftover potatoes can be re-crisped in the oven at 350 degrees F for 8 minutes.
    Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 605kcal | Carbohydrates: 41.6g | Protein: 30.9g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 8.4g | Cholesterol: 79mg | Sodium: 1504mg | Potassium: 1234mg | Fiber: 5.2g | Sugar: 4.5g | Calcium: 54mg | Iron: 3mg

     

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    1. Karly says

      February 24, 2017 at 11:34 am

      Oh my goodness, this looks SO good. Like, SO good. I love the crispy roast potatoes and the texture they throw in... can't wait to see the look on my hubby's face when he tries this!

      • Whitney Reist says

        February 25, 2017 at 9:16 am

        Hey thanks Karly! Let me know how it turns out for you!

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