Chicken Andouille Gumbo
This rich, deeply seasoned gumbo marries smoky andouille, tender chicken, and silky okra in a dark roux-based stew. Notes of garlic, thyme, basil, and cayenne build layered heat and aroma, especially when made a day ahead for the flavors to meld. Serve Chicken Andouille Gumbo with rice for a satisfying cold-weather dinner or a crowd-pleasing weekend meal.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook3 hrs 10 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Chicken Andouille Gumbo, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 49 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 18 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 94 / 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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- 31
- Heart Health
- 47
- Metabolic
- 54
- Digestive
- 25
- Inflammatory
- 59
- Performance
- 50
- General Wellness
- 1
Combine water and chicken in a large pot. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the chicken is tender, about 1 hour. Using tongs, transfer the chicken to a strainer to cool, keeping the cooking liquid. Remove the meat from the bones in pieces.
- 2
Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a heavy skillet over medium heat. Add the okra and cook, stirring frequently, until it is no longer sticky, about 20 minutes; set aside.
- 3
Stir the flour and the remaining 1/2 cup oil in a heavy large Dutch oven. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until deep golden brown, about 6 minutes. Add 4 cups of the reserved chicken cooking broth, the okra, andouille sausage, tomatoes with their juices, bell pepper, celery, garlic, bay leaf, salt, thyme, basil, cayenne, and pepper. Cover partially and simmer until thickened, about 1 1/2 hours.
- 4
Spoon off any fat from the surface of the gumbo. Add the chicken and file powder to the gumbo and simmer gently for 15 minutes. (If preparing ahead, cover and refrigerate. Bring to a simmer before serving.) Mound rice in shallow bowls if desired. Ladle the gumbo over and serve.
- Calories 529.63 kcal High 26%
- Protein 41.83 g Good Source 84%
- Carbohydrate 43.94 g 16%
- Total Fat 21.85 g High 28%
- Saturated Fat 5.6 g High 28%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 129.22 mg High 43%
- Sodium 897.31 mg High 39%
- Dietary Fiber 13.0 g Good Source 46%
- Total Sugars 24.28 g --
- Added Sugars 15.11 g High 30%
- Calcium 98.44 mg Low Source 8%
- Iron 2.11 mg Moderate 12%
- Potassium 788.88 mg Moderate 17%
- Vitamin A 95.92 mcg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin C 14.29 mg Moderate 16%
- 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
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Chicken Andouille Gumbo is a Cajun and Creole dinner recipe made with 17 ingredients. It takes about 3 hrs 20 mins, serves 8, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Andouille Pork Sausage, Black Pepper, and Cayenne Pepper. Each serving provides about 529.63 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chicken Andouille Gumbo?
- It is a Cajun and Creole recipe made with 17 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Chicken Andouille Gumbo made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Andouille Pork Sausage, Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, Celery. The full list of 17 is above.
- What goes well with Chicken Andouille Gumbo?
- Explore these Cajun and Creole side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Chicken Andouille Gumbo?
- About 3 hrs 20 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 3 hrs 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 529.63 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chicken Andouille Gumbo easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 17 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Chicken Andouille Gumbo healthy?
- Chicken Andouille Gumbo has an easyChef Pro health score of 51/100. Per serving, it provides 529.63 calories and 41.83 g of protein, or 84% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 897.31 mg (39% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 5.6 g (28% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 15.11 g (30% of the Daily Value). It contains Wheat, Gluten, Celery, Tomatoes and Garlic, 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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