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Smarty Pants Chicken Sausage Okra Gumbo Rice Recipe

Craving authentic Cajun New Orleans-style gumbo? This recipe delivers incredible flavor in a fraction of the time! Skip the hours of prep – our Smarty Pants method uses pre-made gumbo base for a quick and easy meal that rivals the best. Customize it with chicken sausage, okra, seafood (excluding fish), or any combination you desire! Perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests. This recipe uses Zatarain's or Smokehouse gumbo base (Smokehouse is more budget-friendly).

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 95 mins
Calories 476 kcal
Protein 42g
Rating 4.0 (5 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Smarty Pants Chicken Sausage Okra Gumbo Rice

  • Zatarians Gumbo Base Mix
  • Chicken
  • Smoked Sausage
  • Frozen Okra
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice
  • 6 cups water or chicken broth (or a combination)
  • 1 teaspoon salt

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How to Make Smarty Pants Chicken Sausage Okra Gumbo Rice

  1. Prepare the rice: In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add 1 teaspoon of salt.
  2. Add 1 cup of long-grain white rice, stir well, and set a timer for 13 minutes. Stir occasionally, scraping the bottom of the pot to prevent sticking.
  3. After 13 minutes, drain the rice using a fine-mesh sieve and rinse with hot water.
  4. Prepare the gumbo: In a large pot or Dutch oven, follow the instructions on your chosen gumbo base package (Zatarain's or Smokehouse). Use 6 cups of liquid; water works fine, but chicken broth adds extra depth of flavor.
  5. Bring the gumbo base to a gentle boil, stirring constantly to prevent sticking. Once fully dissolved, reduce heat to low.
  6. Add 1 pound of sliced chicken sausage (or your choice of protein: shrimp, Andouille sausage, etc.) to the gumbo base. Bring to a simmer, reduce heat, and cook for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally and scraping the bottom of the pot.
  7. Stir in 1 cup of sliced okra. Bring to a simmer for 2-3 minutes, or until just heated through.
  8. Serve the gumbo hot over the prepared rice.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

40 g

Sugar

6g

Fat

39g

Carbs

13g

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