We are now in the thick of winter with long, dreary days and cold wind….making me crave all the soups and stews my family loves, including our favorite Beef Stew. And while I love a good classic crock pot chicken and noodles, this easy Chicken Gumbo recipe comes together quickly and easily right on my stovetop. A great option for dinner when planning wasn’t well planned….and weeknights are crazy busy.
I love to experiment with bold, vibrant spices when making quick dinners that aren’t going to be simmering all day long, like in my super popular Taco Soup and Easy Fish Tacos. Classic creole seasonings are perfect for recipes because they blend well into soups and stews punching up the flavor without having to add a ton of other spices. That’s exactly what I did with this chicken and sausage gumbo recipe to get it on the table without spending hours hovering over a pot.
What is Gumbo Soup Made of?
Gumbo is a peppery chicken or meat stew that’s common in Creole cooking. It is thickened with okra and a classic roux, which is a browned flour mixture that lends tons of flavor to the broth.
What is the Difference Between Gumbo and Jambalaya?
While similar in flavor and add-ins like chicken, sausage or seafood, Jambalaya is more of a paella dish or primarily a rice based dish. Gumbo, on the other hand, is a soup or stew based recipe that is thickened with a roux.
What is Traditionally Served With Gumbo?
I love to serve my Chicken Gumbo soup with plain white rice, but I’ve been to restaurants in Louisiana that serve their gumbo recipe with potato salad. It sounds strange but it’s certainly delicious and adds a ton of body to the soup. Definitely a must-try if you’re feeling adventurous in the kitchen!
What Ingredients are in Easy Chicken Gumbo?
While there really isn’t a set list of ingredients for gumbo, I like to make my chicken and sausage gumbo with okra. The okra acts like an additional thickening agent for the gumbo soup which makes it extra creamy and hearty. The ingredients for this Easy Chicken Gumbo recipe are fairly simple and you’d likely have most of them in your kitchen already. This recipe has a lot of flavor from aromatics and spices. We add peppers, onions and celery for veggies and the protein in this recipe comes from both andouille sausage and chicken. All the ingredients are pretty common in everyday cooking and I can guarantee you, if you add creole seasoning to the list, you’re going to want to put it on everything.
What Can You Serve Alongside Your Easy Chicken and Sausage Gumbo?
We LOVE these easy sides for our chicken sausage gumbo:
The BEST Smashed Potato Salad…THIS is what I had in that Louisiana restaurant Garlic Butter Rice for an extra oomph of flavor! Homemade Cornbread Recipe – to sop up this delicious gumbo! Dirty Rice, a bayou classic
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