Countrycali's Kitchen

Courtney l. AUSTIN

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GUMBO COULD BE ON THE MENU THIS WEEK😋🔥

Chicken, Shrimp, and Sausage Gumbo

Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 55 minutes
Total time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 to 6

🔥🔥🔥Ingredients:

1/2 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined

1/2 lb smoked sausage, sliced

1/2 lb chicken breast, cooked and shredded

1/2 cup flour

1/2 cup vegetable oil

1 onion, diced

1 green bell pepper, diced

2 celery stalks, diced

4 cups chicken broth

1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 tsp Cajun seasoning

1 tsp paprika

1 bay leaf

Salt and black pepper to taste

2 cups cooked white rice (for serving)

Chopped parsley (for garnish)

🔥🔥🔥Instructions:

Make the Roux: In a large, heavy-bottomed pot, whisk the flour and vegetable oil together over medium heat. Continue stirring constantly until the mixture toasts and reaches a rich, dark brown color.

Sauté the Veggies: Toss the diced onion, green bell pepper, and celery directly into the dark roux. Cook until the vegetables are completely softened.

Brown the Sausage: Stir in the minced garlic and sliced smoked sausage, letting them cook together for 3 to 4 minutes to release those savory flavors.

Build the Broth: Add the shredded chicken, diced tomatoes, chicken broth, Cajun seasoning, paprika, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper to the pot. Stir well to combine.

Simmer: Let the gumbo simmer uncovered for 30 to 40 minutes. Stir occasionally while the deep, complex flavors meld together.

Cook the Seafood: Drop the raw shrimp into the bubbling pot during the final 5 minutes of cooking. Let them simmer just until they turn perfectly pink and tender.

Serve: Carefully fish out and discard the bay leaf. Ladle the hot, hearty gumbo generously over warm white rice, garnish with fresh chopped parsley, and serve immediately.