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Chicken And Turkey Sausage Gumbo

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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.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 6
Calories: 1281.0
Description
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
  • 2 lbs Chicken, cut into serving sz
  • 9 cups Water
  • 1/2 lbs Turkey sausage
  • 2 cups Finely chopped onions
  • 1/2 cups Finely chopped bell pepper
  • 1/2 cups Finely chopped celery
  • 2 1/2 cups Roux flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Salt
  • 1 teaspoons Ground red pepper 1 Bay leaf
  • 1/2 cups Finely chopped green onions
  • 2 tablespoons Finely chopped fresh parsle
Directions
  1. 1
    Remove the skin, fat, and wings from the chicken pieces and discard.
  2. 2
    Heat a large skillet over high heat and spray with non-stick cooking spray.
  3. 3
    Brown the chicken pieces on all sides, turning often, until golden brown.
  4. 4
    Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside on a platter.
  5. 5
    Add 1 cup of water to the hot skillet, scraping the bottom to loosen browned bits.
  6. 6
    Return the chicken to the skillet along with the pan juices and set aside.
  7. 7
    Pour the remaining 8 cups of water into a large Dutch oven and bring to a boil over high heat.
  8. 8
    Add the chicken, turkey sausage, onions, bell pepper, celery, roux flour, salt, ground red pepper, and bay leaf to the boiling water.
  9. 9
    Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  10. 10
    Stir in the chopped green onions and fresh parsley, then cook for an additional 5 minutes.
  11. 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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