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Mardi Gras Gumbo

The Starving Chef
Unleash the spirit of Mardi Gras in your kitchen with this easy, flavor-packed gumbo featuring chicken, andouille sausage, and shrimp.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chicken & Sausage Cooking Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Course Main Course, Mardi Gras
Cuisine American, French, Mardi Gras
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz chicken breast cooked & cut into cubes
  • 8 oz andouille sausage cooked & sliced
  • 8 oz raw shrimp peeled
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • ½ cup celery chopped
  • ½ cup red onion chopped
  • ½ cup red bell pepper chopped
  • ½ cup green bell pepper chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 green onion chopped
  • ½ cup flour
  • 4 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon cajun spice blend
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 5 cups cooked rice
  • salt & pepper to taste
  • parsley for topping

Instructions
 

  • Cook the chicken and andouille sausage, set aside for 10 minutes, then cut into cubes and slices, respectively. Peel and devein the shrimp, but leave them raw.
  • In a large pot over medium-high heat, add the vegetable oil. Next, add the red onions, celery, red and green peppers, and garlic. Sauté until tender and fragrant. Add the parsley, cayenne pepper, Cajun spice blend, and season with salt and pepper.
  • Add the flour to the pan and stir until the vegetables are coated. Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Add the cooked chicken and andouille sausage. Reduce the heat to a medium-low temperature and let it simmer for twenty minutes. Toss in the shrimp for the last 5 minutes.
  • While the gumbo is thickening, steam the rice. Serve each bowl of gumbo with one cup of the cooked rice, top with green onions, and enjoy!
Keyword chicken, Mardi Gras, sausage, shrimp, soup
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