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Gumbo with Chicken, Pork Sausage and Shrimp

Boneless chicken breast pieces and pork sausage links are browned in olive oil. Separately, a roux is created with olive oil and flour. Minced garlic, beer, and chicken broth are stirred in and the stew is brought to a gentle boil. Diced celery, diced Roma tomatoes, diced sweet onion, diced tomatoes with green chile pepper, chopped fresh parsley and Cajun seasoning are stirred in. Stew is simmered to blend flavors for 45 minutes. Browned chicken, browned pork sausage and shrimp are stirred in and stew is simmered until shrimp has cooked through. Served hot.

Ingredients -

1 tablespoon Olive Oil
1 cup Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast Halves, chopped
1/2 pound Pork Sausage Links, thinly sliced
1 cup Olive Oil
1 cup All-Purpose Flour
2 tablespoons Minced Garlic
3 quarts Chicken Broth
1 (12 fluid ounces) can or Bottle Beer
6 Celery Stalks, diced
4 Roma Tomatoes, diced
1 Sweet Onion, sliced
1 (10 ounces) can Diced Tomatoes with Green Chile Peppers, with liquid
2 tablespoons Chopped Fresh Red Chili Peppers
1 bunch Fresh Parsley, chopped
1/4 cup Cajun Seasoning
1 pound Shrimp, peeled and deveined

 
Preparation:

1. Add the olive oil to a medium skillet and heat over medium-high heat.

2. Add the chicken and cook until the juices run clear and the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees.

3. Add the sausage and cook until browned evenly.

4. Drain and set aside.

5. Add the olive oil and flour to a large heavy saucepan over medium heat.

6. Blend to create a roux, stirring constantly until bubbly and browned.

7. Add the garlic and sauté for 1 minute.

8. Add the beer and chicken broth gradually, stirring constantly.

9. Bring the mixture to a boil.

10. Add the remaining ingredients except for the shrimp and mix well.

11. Cover, reduce the heat to low and simmer for 45 minutes, stirring frequently.

12. Add the chicken, sausage and shrimp to the broth and stir well.

13. Cook for another 20 minutes or until the shrimp is cooked through.

 


Chicken Breast Recipe Tip
Pork Sausage

Pork sausage comes in a variety of flavors. Andouille sausage would be a great choice, as would a sausage with a little extra heat. The gumbo is a rich, hearty dish with many flavors and textures. Choose your favorite sausage and enjoy.


Chicken Breast Recipe Tip
Cajun Seasoning

Cajun seasoning is a special blend of spices heavy on salt that is used in Cajun style foods. The seasoning blend can be purchased in most supermarkets. Most homemade spice blend recipes include some mix of salt, cayenne pepper, black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, chile powder, thyme, sweet basil, and bay leaf.

 
 
   
 
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