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Roux-Free Chicken and Andouille Gumbo

Roux-Free Chicken and Andouille Gumbo brings deep, peppery warmth with tender shredded chicken, smoky sausage, and silky okra in a rich, spice-laced broth. Filé powder adds classic body and an earthy finish, while tomatoes and the Cajun trinity round out the flavor. Serve it ladled over rice for a cozy Dinner any time you crave Louisiana comfort.

  • Prep15 mins
  • Cook2 hrs 10 mins
  • Serves12
  • DifficultyMedium
Roux-Free Chicken and Andouille Gumbo
  1. 1

    Put the chicken in a large pot and add enough water to cover. Cover the pot and bring it to a boil; reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer until the meat falls off the bone, about 90 minutes. Remove the chicken, let it cool, and shred the meat; skim the broth and set it aside.

  2. 2

    Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, bell pepper, and celery; cook, stirring, until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the sausage, okra, diced tomatoes, corn, tomatoes with green chilies, cayenne pepper, salt, black pepper, and the reserved broth; bring to a gentle boil over medium-high heat. Simmer until the liquid reduces by half, about 30 minutes.

  3. 3

    Stir the shredded chicken and shrimp into the skillet; simmer until the shrimp turns bright pink and the okra is tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the file powder. Serve with rice.

About This Recipe

Roux Free Chicken and Andouille Gumbo is a Cajun and Creole dinner recipe made with 17 ingredients. It takes about 2 hrs 25 mins, serves 12, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Andouille Pork Sausage, Black Pepper, Butter, and Cayenne Pepper. Each serving provides about 575.22 kcal, and is a good source of protein.

Recipe Questions

What is Roux-Free Chicken and Andouille Gumbo?
It is a Cajun and Creole recipe made with 17 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
What is Roux-Free Chicken and Andouille Gumbo made of?
The main ingredients are Andouille Pork Sausage, Black Pepper, Butter, Cayenne Pepper, Celery. The full list of 17 is above.
What goes well with Roux-Free Chicken and Andouille Gumbo?
Explore these Cajun and Creole side-dish recipes.
How long does it take to make Roux-Free Chicken and Andouille Gumbo?
About 2 hrs 25 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 2 hrs 10 mins to cook.
How many calories are in one serving?
One serving provides about 575.22 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
Is Roux-Free Chicken and Andouille Gumbo easy to make?
This recipe is rated medium, with 17 ingredients and 3 steps.

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