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Chicken Or Turkey Gumbo – Cajun Style

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This traditional Cajun gumbo is a hearty, soul-warming dish that brings the bold flavors of Louisiana to your table. Featuring tender chunks of chicken or smoked turkey, it is simmered with a robust blend of aromatic spices including garlic powder, thyme, cayenne, and black pepper. The deep, savory broth is enriched with Worcestershire sauce and a touch of Tabasco, creating a complex, spicy profile that balances perfectly with the sweetness of chopped onions and green onions. Fresh parsley adds a bright, herbaceous finish. This comforting stew is ideal for chilly days, family gatherings, or meal prep, offering a satisfying, protein-packed meal that tastes even better the next day. Serve over fluffy white rice for the ultimate comfort food experience.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 6
Calories: 1678.9
Description
This traditional Cajun gumbo is a hearty, soul-warming dish that brings the bold flavors of Louisiana to your table. Featuring tender chunks of chicken or smoked turkey, it is simmered with a robust blend of aromatic spices including garlic powder, thyme, cayenne, and black pepper. The deep, savory broth is enriched with Worcestershire sauce and a touch of Tabasco, creating a complex, spicy profile that balances perfectly with the sweetness of chopped onions and green onions. Fresh parsley adds a bright, herbaceous finish. This comforting stew is ideal for chilly days, family gatherings, or meal prep, offering a satisfying, protein-packed meal that tastes even better the next day. Serve over fluffy white rice for the ultimate comfort food experience.
Ingredients
  • 5 lbs CHICKEN OR SMOKED TURKEY
  • 2 whole BUNCHES OF GREEN ONIONS
  • 3/4 teaspoons GARLIC POWDER
  • 1/2 cups CHOPPED PARSLEY
  • 4 whole LARGE ONIONS, CHOPPED
  • 3 whole BAY LEAVES
  • 1 teaspoons BLACK PEPPER
  • 2 tablespoons WORCESTERSHIRE SAUCE
  • 1 SALT TO TASTE
  • 1/2 teaspoons THYME
  • 1 teaspoons TABASCO SAUCE
  • 1 teaspoons CAYENNE PEPPER
Directions
  1. 1
    Place the chicken or smoked turkey in a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until the meat is cooked through and tender, about 1 to 1.5 hours.
  2. 2
    Remove the meat from the broth and let it cool slightly. Shred or chop the meat into bite-sized pieces, discarding bones and skin if using whole chicken.
  3. 3
    Strain the broth through a fine-mesh sieve into a large bowl. Let it cool in the refrigerator for several hours to chill, then skim off any solidified grease from the top.
  4. 4
    Pour the defatted broth into a large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven. Add the chopped large onions and green onions.
  5. 5
    Stir in the garlic powder, thyme, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and bay leaves.
  6. 6
    Add the Worcestershire sauce and Tabasco sauce to the pot. Season with salt to taste.
  7. 7
    Return the shredded chicken or turkey meat to the pot. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
  8. 8
    Reduce heat to low and let the gumbo simmer uncovered for 45 minutes to 1 hour, allowing the flavors to meld together.
  9. 9
    If desired, thicken the gumbo by making a roux: mix equal parts oil and flour in a skillet, cook over medium-low heat until dark brown, stirring constantly, then stir into the gumbo and cook for another 15 minutes.
  10. 10
    Remove the bay leaves. Stir in the chopped parsley just before serving.
  11. 11
    Serve hot over cooked white rice.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 1678.9kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 74.5g115%
Saturated Fat 19.7g99%
Cholesterol 505.1mg169%
Sodium 98533.7mg4106%
Total Carbohydrate 76.2g26%
Dietary Fiber 24.2g97%
Sugars 8.3g
Protein 161.9g324%

* 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: cajun, gumbo, chicken, turkey, spicy, comfort food, stew, louisiana, smoked turkey, onions, green onions, parsley, garlic powder, thyme, cayenne, tabasco, worcestershire, bay leaves, rice, meal prep
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