Tasty Chicken & Sausage Gumbo |
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 120 Minutes |
Ready In: 150 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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A tasty version of chicken gumbo, less basic than some other recipes this will hit those taste buds. Basic ingredients and a slow cook time. Great during the winter and to serve with bread. Ingredients:
700 g chicken breasts, small slices |
3 large chorizo sausages |
2 onions, chopped |
3 garlic cloves |
1 green pepper (capsicum) |
1 red pepper (capsicum) |
5 celery ribs |
1 3/4 cups rice |
2 (400 g) cans chopped tomatoes |
1 (290 g) can tomato puree (tomato sauce or paste) |
1/2 tablespoon chili flakes |
1 tablespoon cajun seasoning (can substitute this with a mix of paprika, chili, salt, pepper, fennel and thyme) |
1 dash worcestershire sauce |
1 tablespoon parsley, finely chopped |
salt |
cracked pepper |
1 bay leaf |
Directions:
1. In a large deep skillet or dutch oven lightly brown the onion and garlic in oil over a medium heat.
2. Add chicken and sausage and lightly cook, do not brown the meat.
3. Add peppers, celery, tomatoes, rice, tomato puree and water. Leave on medium heat for 5 minutes covered.
4. Add chili, Cajun seasoning, Worcestershire sauce and parsley. Stir well. Cover and simmer for about 1 to 2 hours, or until rice and vegetables are nicely cooked through.
5. If a soupier, moister gumbo is desired add small amounts of water every so often.
6. Remove bay leaf and serve.
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