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Andouille Sausage and Chicken Gumbo

Andouille Sausage and Chicken Gumbo delivers deep, toasty roux flavors layered with smoky sausage, tender rotisserie chicken, and the classic trinity of onions, celery, and bell pepper. A touch of Cajun seasoning, filé powder, and hot sauce rounds it out with warmth and complexity. Perfect for feeding a crowd on cool evenings, it’s delicious ladled over fluffy steamed rice and finished with green onions.

  • Prep20 mins
  • Cook2 hrs
  • Serves12
  • DifficultyMedium
Andouille Sausage and Chicken Gumbo
  1. 1

    Heat oil in a 2-gallon stockpot over medium-high heat. Whisk in flour, stirring constantly, until a golden brown roux forms, about 10 to 20 minutes.

  2. 2

    Stir in onions, celery, bell peppers, and garlic. Sauté until the vegetables are wilted, 3 to 5 minutes.

  3. 3

    Add sausage to the vegetable mixture and sauté for approximately 15 minutes.

  4. 4

    Stir in chicken.

  5. 5

    Add chicken stock a little at a time, stirring constantly. Bring to a rolling boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook for approximately 1 hour.

  6. 6

    Stir in green onions and bay leaves. Season with Cajun seasoning, file, and hot sauce.

  7. 7

    Cook an additional 30 minutes, if necessary, until the chicken is tender and falling apart.

  8. 8

    Stir in parsley and adjust seasonings. Serve over steamed white rice; garnish with green onions.

About This Recipe

Andouille Sausage and Chicken Gumbo is a Cajun and Creole dinner recipe made with 15 ingredients. It takes about 2 hrs 20 mins, serves 12, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Andouille Pork Sausage, Cajun Seasoning, and Celery. Each serving provides about 460.32 kcal, and is a good source of protein.

Recipe Questions

What is Andouille Sausage and Chicken Gumbo?
It is a Cajun and Creole recipe made with 15 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
What is Andouille Sausage and Chicken Gumbo made of?
The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Andouille Pork Sausage, Cajun Seasoning, Celery, Chicken Stock. The full list of 15 is above.
What goes well with Andouille Sausage and Chicken Gumbo?
Explore these Cajun and Creole side-dish recipes.
How long does it take to make Andouille Sausage and Chicken Gumbo?
About 2 hrs 20 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 2 hrs to cook.
How many calories are in one serving?
One serving provides about 460.32 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
Is Andouille Sausage and Chicken Gumbo easy to make?
This recipe is rated medium, with 15 ingredients and 8 steps.

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