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
- 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 910.65 kcal High
- Protein 38.49 g Good Source
- Carbs 47.61 g Moderate
- Total Fat 61.63 g High
- Saturated Fat 19.98 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 201.65 mg High
- Sodium 1940.43 mg High
- Fiber 5.4 g Moderate
- Sugar 9.04 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 69.62 mg Low Source
- Iron 3.86 mg Good Source
- Potassium 336.9 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 75.51 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 10.1 mg Moderate
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
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 910.65 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 910.65 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.
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