Chicken and Andouille Sausage Cajun Gumbo
Chicken and Andouille Sausage Cajun Gumbo delivers a deep, toasty richness from a dark roux, layered with smoky sausage, tender chicken, and the classic trinity of onions, peppers, and celery. A touch of heat from jalapeño and hot sauce balances the silky broth, while okra adds body. Serve over steamed rice for a cozy dinner or a crowd-pleasing weekend meal.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook2 hrs 40 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Chicken and Andouille Sausage Cajun Gumbo, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 9 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 89 / 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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- 23
- Heart Health
- 74
- Metabolic
- 38
- Digestive
- 22
- Inflammatory
- 43
- Performance
- 46
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Put the chicken in a baking dish and sprinkle it with 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning and garlic powder. Cover the dish with foil.
- 2
Bake in the preheated oven until the chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 50 to 60 minutes. Let it cool slightly, then shred the chicken into 1- to 2-inch pieces. Set aside.
- 3
Meanwhile, add 2 teaspoons oil and the sausage to a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the sausage is browned, about 5 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the sausage to paper towels to drain; set aside. Leave the drippings in the pot.
- 4
Lower the heat to medium-low. Add the remaining oil to the pot and whisk in the flour. Cook, stirring often, until the roux is dark brown, about 1 hour.
- 5
Add the onion, peppers, celery, garlic, and salt to the roux. Increase the heat to medium-high and cook, stirring constantly, until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in the remaining Cajun seasoning, stock, bay leaves, black pepper, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, and thyme, and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Add the reserved chicken and sausage, reduce the heat to medium-low, and simmer for 20 minutes.
- 6
Stir in the okra and cook for 20 minutes. Serve with hot cooked rice and green onions.
- Calories 732.99 kcal High 37%
- Protein 38.18 g Good Source 76%
- Carbohydrate 35.23 g 13%
- Total Fat 51.59 g High 66%
- Saturated Fat 11.98 g High 60%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 138.26 mg High 46%
- Sodium 1124.72 mg High 49%
- Dietary Fiber 5.3 g Moderate 19%
- Total Sugars 5.0 g --
- Added Sugars 0.25 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 72.54 mg Low Source 6%
- Iron 3.72 mg Good Source 21%
- Potassium 675.59 mg Moderate 14%
- Vitamin A 101.71 mcg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin C 19.47 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.
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Celery
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Chicken and Andouille Sausage Cajun Gumbo is a Cajun and Creole dinner recipe made with 21 ingredients. It takes about 2 hrs 55 mins, serves 8, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Andouille Pork Sausage, Black Pepper, and Boneless Chicken Thigh. Each serving provides about 732.99 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chicken and Andouille Sausage Cajun Gumbo?
- It is a Cajun and Creole recipe made with 21 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Chicken and Andouille Sausage Cajun Gumbo made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Andouille Pork Sausage, Black Pepper, Boneless Chicken Thigh, Brown Rice. The full list of 21 is above.
- What goes well with Chicken and Andouille Sausage Cajun Gumbo?
- Explore these Cajun and Creole side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Chicken and Andouille Sausage Cajun Gumbo?
- About 2 hrs 55 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 2 hrs 40 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 732.99 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chicken and Andouille Sausage Cajun Gumbo easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 21 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Chicken and Andouille Sausage Cajun Gumbo healthy?
- Chicken and Andouille Sausage Cajun Gumbo has an easyChef Pro health score of 47/100. Per serving, it provides 732.99 calories and 38.18 g of protein, or 76% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1124.72 mg (49% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 11.98 g (60% 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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