Slow-Cooked Creole Gumbo with Chicken and Andouille Sausage
A rich and hearty Creole gumbo slow-cooked with tender chicken, smoky andouille sausage, and a deeply flavorful roux base. This american-inspired soups ready in about 100 minutes pairs vegetable oil, all-purpose flour, large yellow onion, diced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 520 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 large yellow onion, diced
- 1 medium green bell pepper, diced
- 3 celery stalks, diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 lb boneless chicken thighs, cut into chunks
- 12 oz andouille sausage, sliced
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 14 oz diced tomatoes, canned
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp hot sauce
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 3 scallions, sliced
- 4 cups cooked white rice
Instructions
- Step 1: In a large heavy pot, heat 1/2 cup vegetable oil over medium heat. Slowly whisk in 1/2 cup all-purpose flour and cook, stirring constantly, for 15-20 minutes until the roux turns a dark caramel color and is fragrant.
- Step 2: Add 1 large diced yellow onion, 1 medium diced green bell pepper, 3 diced celery stalks, and 4 minced garlic cloves to the roux. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until vegetables are softened.
- Step 3: Stir in 1 lb chunked boneless chicken thighs and 12 oz sliced andouille sausage. Cook for 5 minutes to brown the meat.
- Step 4: Pour in 6 cups chicken broth and 14 oz canned diced tomatoes. Add 2 bay leaves, 1 tsp dried thyme, 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning, 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, and 1 tsp hot sauce. Bring to a simmer.
- Step 5: Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook gently for 1 hour, stirring occasionally, until chicken is tender and flavors meld.
- Step 6: Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Remove bay leaves.
- Step 7: Stir in 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley and 3 sliced scallions.
- Step 8: Serve gumbo hot over 1 cup cooked white rice per serving.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Slow-Cooked Creole Gumbo with Chicken and Andouille Sausage take to make?
Total time is about 100 minutes (20 min prep + 80 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Slow-Cooked Creole Gumbo with Chicken and Andouille Sausage?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep vegetable oil from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Slow-Cooked Creole Gumbo with Chicken and Andouille Sausage?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Slow-Cooked Creole Gumbo with Chicken and Andouille Sausage for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Slow-Cooked Creole Gumbo with Chicken and Andouille Sausage?
American soups like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
