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Cajun Chicken Sausage Gumbo

This Cajun Chicken Sausage Gumbo is a hearty, flavorful stew with tender chicken, spicy turkey sausage, and fresh veggies simmered in a spicy broth. Perfect comfort food!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 pound chicken diced
  • 1 pound turkey sausage sliced
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 1 medium green bell pepper chopped
  • 2 stalks celery chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 can diced tomatoes undrained
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon thyme
  • 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 cup okra sliced
  • 3 green onions sliced for garnish
  • Cooked white rice for serving

Instructions

  • Begin by dicing the chicken into bite-sized pieces and slicing the turkey sausage. Chop the onion, bell pepper, celery, and mince the garlic. Slice the okra and green onions for garnish so everything is ready to go.
  • Heat the vegetable oil in your Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the sliced turkey sausage first and cook until browned and slightly crispy. Remove the sausage and set aside. Next, add the diced chicken and cook until browned but not fully cooked through.
  • In the same pot, add the chopped onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic. Sauté until the vegetables are softened and fragrant, about 4-5 minutes.
  • Sprinkle in the Cajun seasoning, thyme, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Stir to coat the vegetables evenly. Pour in the chicken broth and the canned diced tomatoes with their juices. Add the bay leaves, then bring everything to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to low and return the browned chicken and sausage to the pot. Let the gumbo simmer gently for at least 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • About 10 minutes before serving, stir in the sliced okra. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.
  • Ladle the gumbo over a bed of cooked white rice and sprinkle with fresh green onions. Serve hot and enjoy!

Equipment

  • Large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot
  • Sharp chef’s knife
  • Wooden Spoon or Silicone Spatula
  • Measuring spoons and cups
  • Cutting Board

Notes

  • Gumbo flavors deepen after sitting overnight; leftovers taste even better.
  • You can substitute turkey sausage with chicken, beef, or pork sausage.
  • Okra helps thicken gumbo naturally; swap with zucchini or green beans if preferred.