Cajun Chicken Fricassee with Andouille
Cajun Chicken Fricassee with Andouille features tender chicken thighs and smoky sausage simmered in a deeply browned roux with onions and celery, creating a peppery, robust gravy. The slow-cooked sauce is rich and comforting, perfect for spooning over fluffy rice. Serve it for a cozy family dinner or a weekend gathering when you want bold, homestyle flavors.
- Prep40 mins
- Cook2 hrs
- Serves12
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Cajun Chicken Fricassee with Andouille, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 12 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 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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- 33
- Heart Health
- 35
- Metabolic
- 33
- Digestive
- 33
- Inflammatory
- 57
- Performance
- 48
- General Wellness
- 1
Sauté the chicken and sausage in a large skillet for 4 to 5 minutes.
- 2
Remove the meat from the skillet, add the green onions and onion, and sauté until soft.
- 3
Set aside.
- 4
To make the roux, stir together the oil and flour in a small saucepan over low heat; cook until the color is caramel and the mixture is reduced to 1 cup of roux.
- 5
Set aside.
- 6
Put water in a large pot.
- 7
Add the chicken, sausage, onion mixture, celery, seasoning, cayenne pepper, salt, ground black pepper, and garlic.
- 8
Bring everything to a boil and cook for 20 minutes.
- 9
Add 1/2 cup roux and stir together; the mixture should be the thickness of chowder.
- 10
If needed, add the remaining 1/2 cup roux.
- 11
Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered for 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
- 12
Serve hot over rice, if desired.
- Calories 2301.74 kcal High 115%
- Protein 387.32 g Good Source 775%
- Carbohydrate 21.62 g 8%
- Total Fat 76.72 g High 98%
- Saturated Fat 8.96 g High 45%
- Trans Fat 0.79 g High --
- Cholesterol 1306.43 mg High 435%
- Sodium 4166.6 mg High 181%
- Dietary Fiber 4.22 g Moderate 15%
- Total Sugars 6.86 g --
- Added Sugars 6.59 g Moderate 13%
- Calcium 33.48 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 1.58 mg Low Source 9%
- Potassium 228.07 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin A 14.76 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 1.05 mg Low Source 1%
- 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 Chicken Fricassee with Andouille is made with 13 ingredients and serves 12. It takes about 2 hrs 40 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Cajun Seasoning, and Cayenne Pepper. Each serving provides about 2301.74 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Cajun Chicken Fricassee with Andouille made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Cajun Seasoning, Cayenne Pepper, Celery. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make Cajun Chicken Fricassee with Andouille?
- About 2 hrs 40 mins in total: 40 mins to prepare and 2 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 2301.74 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Cajun Chicken Fricassee with Andouille easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 13 ingredients and 12 steps.
- Is Cajun Chicken Fricassee with Andouille healthy?
- Cajun Chicken Fricassee with Andouille has an easyChef Pro health score of 52/100. Per serving, it provides 2301.74 calories and 387.32 g of protein, or 775% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 4166.6 mg (181% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 8.96 g (45% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 6.59 g (13% 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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