Cajun-Style Chicken and Andouille Gumbo
Cajun-Style Chicken and Andouille Gumbo is rich and deeply savory, built on a dark roux that gives the broth a toasty, nutty depth. Tender shreds of chicken and smoky sausage mingle with the holy trinity of onion, celery, and bell pepper for a warming bowl with gentle heat. Serve it for a cozy weekend dinner or a crowd-pleasing gathering when you want something soulful and satisfying.
- Prep45 mins
- Cook2 hrs 30 mins
- Serves10
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Cajun-Style Chicken and Andouille Gumbo, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 56 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 15
- Heart Health
- 65
- Metabolic
- 23
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 37
- Performance
- 32
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather all the ingredients.
- 2
Heat oil in a stockpot over medium heat; whisk in flour and cook the roux until smooth and the color of chocolate milk, about 8 to 10 minutes. Take care not to burn the roux. If you notice black specks in the mixture, start over.
- 3
Add sausage, celery, bell pepper, and onion to the roux; cook and stir for 5 minutes. Add garlic; continue cooking and stirring for another 5 minutes.
- 4
Season with salt, pepper, and Creole seasoning; stir to combine. Pour in chicken broth and add the bay leaf. Bring to a boil over high heat; reduce to medium-low and simmer, uncovered, for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
- 5
Stir in the chicken and simmer for 1 hour more. Skim off any foam that rises to the top during this time.
- 6
Serve and enjoy.
- Calories 647.93 kcal High 32%
- Protein 35.3 g Good Source 71%
- Carbohydrate 20.57 g 7%
- Total Fat 47.69 g High 61%
- Saturated Fat 10.68 g High 53%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 107.24 mg High 36%
- Sodium 1333.93 mg High 58%
- Dietary Fiber 2.52 g Low Source 9%
- Total Sugars 4.05 g --
- Added Sugars 0.18 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 21.62 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 3.03 mg Moderate 17%
- Potassium 612.78 mg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin A 78.29 mcg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin C 3.87 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Celery
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Cajun Style Chicken and Andouille Gumbo is a Cajun and Creole dinner recipe made with 12 ingredients. It takes about 3 hrs 15 mins, serves 10, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Andouille Pork Sausage, Celery, and Chicken Broth. Each serving provides about 647.93 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Cajun-Style Chicken and Andouille Gumbo?
- It is a Cajun and Creole recipe made with 12 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Cajun-Style Chicken and Andouille Gumbo made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Andouille Pork Sausage, Celery, Chicken Broth, Creole Seasoning. The full list of 12 is above.
- What goes well with Cajun-Style Chicken and Andouille Gumbo?
- Explore these Cajun and Creole side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Cajun-Style Chicken and Andouille Gumbo?
- About 3 hrs 15 mins in total: 45 mins to prepare and 2 hrs 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 647.93 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Cajun-Style Chicken and Andouille Gumbo easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 12 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Cajun-Style Chicken and Andouille Gumbo healthy?
- Cajun-Style Chicken and Andouille Gumbo has an easyChef Pro health score of 38/100. Per serving, it provides 647.93 calories and 35.3 g of protein, or 71% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1333.93 mg (58% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 10.68 g (53% of the Daily Value). It contains Wheat, Gluten, Celery, Garlic 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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