Chicken And Turkey Sausage Gumbo

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A rich, spicy Cajun stew featuring tender chicken, savory sausage, and a deep, dark roux.
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This hearty Chicken and Turkey Sausage Gumbo is a comforting bowl of Southern warmth that brings bold, aromatic flavors to your table. The dish relies on a classic dark roux to create a thick, velvety base, infused with the earthy notes of okra or filé if added, though here we focus on the “holy trinity” of onions, celery, and bell peppers. The combination of lean turkey sausage and tender chicken pieces provides a robust protein punch, while the simmering process allows the spices to meld into a deeply satisfying broth. It’s perfect for chilly evenings, casual family dinners, or as a make-ahead meal that tastes even better the next day. Serve it over steamed white rice for the ultimate Cajun experience.

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Chicken And Turkey Sausage Gumbo

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 6 Calories: 1281.0

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This hearty Chicken and Turkey Sausage Gumbo is a comforting bowl of Southern warmth that brings bold, aromatic flavors to your table. The dish relies on a classic dark roux to create a thick, velvety base, infused with the earthy notes of okra or fil&# 195;© if added, though here we focus on the "holy trinity" of onions, celery, and bell peppers. The combination of lean turkey sausage and tender chicken pieces provides a robust protein punch, while the simmering process allows the spices to meld into a deeply satisfying broth. It’s perfect for chilly evenings, casual family dinners, or as a make-ahead meal that tastes even better the next day. Serve it over steamed white rice for the ultimate Cajun experience.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Remove the skin, fat, and wings from the chicken pieces and discard.
  2. Heat a large skillet over high heat and spray with non-stick cooking spray.
  3. Brown the chicken pieces on all sides, turning often, until golden brown.
  4. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside on a platter.
  5. Add 1 cup of water to the hot skillet, scraping the bottom to loosen browned bits.
  6. Return the chicken to the skillet along with the pan juices and set aside.
  7. Pour the remaining 8 cups of water into a large Dutch oven and bring to a boil over high heat.
  8. Add the chicken, turkey sausage, onions, bell pepper, celery, roux flour, salt, ground red pepper, and bay leaf to the boiling water.
  9. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  10. Stir in the chopped green onions and fresh parsley, then cook for an additional 5 minutes.
  11. Remove the bay leaf before serving the gumbo hot.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 1281.0kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 41.9g65%
Saturated Fat 12.3g62%
Cholesterol 231.5mg78%
Sodium 649.6mg28%
Total Carbohydrate 119.8g40%
Dietary Fiber 5.3g22%
Sugars 3.3g
Protein 88.3g177%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: gumbo, cajun, chicken, turkey sausage, roux, stew, comfort food, spicy, onions, celery, bell pepper, bay leaf, dinner, southern, hearty, slow cooked, protein, warm, rice, family meal
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