quick and easy chicken gumbo

Name: Quick and Easy Chicken Gumbo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Cajun/Creole
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon(s) unsalted butter; 1 large yellow onion; 1 clove(s) garlic, minced; 1/2 small green bell pepper; 1 medium stalk celery, choppedd fine; 2 tablespoon(s) a. p. flour; 16 ounce(s) crushed tomatoes; 8 ounce(s) chicken broth; 1/4 teaspoon(s) hot sauce; 1 cup(s) thawed sliced okra, or more to taste; 1 1/2 cup(s) cooked chicken, cubed; 1/2 teaspoon(s) lemon juice

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Updated on Feb 27, 2022

A quick and easy Louisiana style chicken gumbo. Enjoy over rice. Cooking time does not include cooking time for chicken or rice.

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prep time 15 Min

cook time 25 Min

method Stove Top

yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 large yellow onion
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 small green bell pepper
1 medium stalk celery, choppedd fine
2 tablespoons a. p. flour
16 ounces crushed tomatoes
8 ounces chicken broth
1/4 teaspoon hot sauce
1 cup thawed sliced okra, or more to taste
1 1/2 cups cooked chicken, cubed
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice

How To Make quick and easy chicken gumbo

Step 1

In a large heavy saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Add onion, garlic, bell pepper and celery. Saute for 5 minutes or until softened.

Step 2

Blend in flour and cook, stirring for approx. 3 minutes. Slowly stir in tomatoes and broth and then add hot pepper sauce.
Step 3

Bring to a boil until mixture thickens, about 3 minutes. Add thawed okra and return mixture to a boil - then reduce heat and simmer another 6 minutes. Add cooked chicken and stir until warmed; stirring occasionally. Stir in lemon juice and mix well -- serve over rice.
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