Quick Easy Chicken Sausage Gumbo Recipe

Craving authentic Southern comfort food? This Quick & Easy Chicken Sausage Gumbo recipe delivers delicious, flavorful gumbo in just 45 minutes! Skip the long prep time and enjoy a hearty, satisfying meal bursting with Cajun spices and tender chicken sausage. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a weekend treat.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Calories 370.7 kcal
Protein 63g
Rating 2.8 (13 Reviews)
Quick Easy Chicken Sausage Gumbo

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Quick Easy Chicken Sausage Gumbo

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How to Make Quick Easy Chicken Sausage Gumbo

  1. Cook sliced chicken sausage over high heat in a large Dutch oven for 5 minutes, stirring often, until browned.
  2. Remove sausage with a slotted spoon and set aside on paper towels to drain.
  3. Add vegetable oil to the drippings remaining in the Dutch oven.
  4. Whisk in the flour and cook over medium-high heat, whisking constantly, for 5 minutes, until a roux forms.
  5. Add the chopped onion, green bell pepper, and celery. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until softened.
  6. Stir in the minced garlic, chicken broth, cayenne pepper, and black pepper.
  7. Bring the mixture to a boil.
  8. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 5 minutes.
  9. Add the cooked chicken sausage and shredded chicken to the gumbo.
  10. Simmer, covered, for another 5 minutes, allowing flavors to meld.
  11. Serve the hot gumbo over cooked rice. Garnish with extra green onions or parsley if desired.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

27 g

Sugar

24g

Fat

28g

Carbs

4g