Baked Chicken and Sausage Gumbo
Baked Chicken and Sausage Gumbo layers deep, roasty flavors by browning a pan roux with the holy trinity, chicken thighs, and smoked sausage in the oven. The result is a rich, smoky stew with tender chicken, a toasty roux backbone, and touches of okra and tomato. Serve it for a cozy dinner when you want hearty Southern comfort in a bowl.
- Prep35 mins
- Cook1 hr 50 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Baked Chicken and Sausage Gumbo, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 57 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 22 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 30
- Heart Health
- 83
- Metabolic
- 54
- Digestive
- 28
- Inflammatory
- 46
- Performance
- 53
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- 2
Stir the flour, oil, and melted butter together to make a paste. Move the roux to the center of a large roasting pan and spread it into a rough rectangle about 1/2 inch thick, leaving room around the edges to place the chicken and sausage.
- 3
Arrange the chicken thighs, skin-side down, and the sausage pieces around the roux in the pan. Season the chicken generously with salt.
- 4
Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes. Remove from the oven and scatter the onion, celery, and bell pepper evenly over the chicken, sausage, and roux. Briefly stir the roux in the center, then spread it back out. Continue baking for 20 minutes.
- 5
Remove from the oven. Transfer the chicken and sausage to a plate and reserve until needed. Stir the vegetables and roux together in the pan, spread them back into an even layer, and bake until the roux is as browned as you like, about 20 minutes.
- 6
Meanwhile, prepare the cooking liquid: Mix the chicken broth, salt, pepper, thyme, cayenne, and bay leaf in a large bowl or pitcher. Refrigerate until needed.
- 7
When the vegetables and roux are done baking, pour the cooking liquid into the pan and whisk until well combined. Stir in the tomatoes and okra, then add the sausage and chicken, skin-side up. Continue baking, stirring gently and occasionally, until the liquid is thick and the chicken is very tender, 30 to 40 minutes more.
- 8
Taste and adjust the seasonings as desired. Garnish with green onions.
- Calories 952.72 kcal High 48%
- Protein 45.29 g Good Source 91%
- Carbohydrate 44.87 g 16%
- Total Fat 65.35 g High 84%
- Saturated Fat 20.75 g High 104%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 218.76 mg High 73%
- Sodium 1942.47 mg High 84%
- Dietary Fiber 8.76 g Good Source 31%
- Total Sugars 9.19 g --
- Added Sugars 0.35 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 93.88 mg Low Source 7%
- Iron 5.12 mg Good Source 28%
- Potassium 992.27 mg Good Source 21%
- Vitamin A 140.58 mcg Moderate 16%
- Vitamin C 19.42 mg Good Source 22%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Celery
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Baked Chicken and Sausage Gumbo is a Cajun and Creole dinner recipe made with 17 ingredients. It takes about 2 hrs 25 mins, serves 6, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Butter, and Cayenne Pepper. Each serving provides about 952.72 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Baked Chicken and Sausage Gumbo?
- It is a Cajun and Creole recipe made with 17 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Baked Chicken and Sausage Gumbo made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Butter, Cayenne Pepper, Celery. The full list of 17 is above.
- What goes well with Baked Chicken and Sausage Gumbo?
- Explore these Cajun and Creole side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Baked Chicken and Sausage Gumbo?
- About 2 hrs 25 mins in total: 35 mins to prepare and 1 hr 50 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 952.72 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Baked Chicken and Sausage Gumbo easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 17 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is Baked Chicken and Sausage Gumbo healthy?
- Baked Chicken and Sausage Gumbo has an easyChef Pro health score of 52/100. Per serving, it provides 952.72 calories and 45.29 g of protein, or 91% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron, potassium and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1942.47 mg (84% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 20.75 g (104% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Celery, Tomatoes and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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