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quick and easy chicken gumbo

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Recipe by
Daily Inspiration S
@DailyInspiration
Somewhere, TX

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

yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 25 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For quick and easy chicken gumbo

  • 1 Tbsp
    unsalted butter
  • 1 lg
    yellow onion
  • 1 clove
    garlic, minced
  • 1/2 sm
    green bell pepper
  • 1 md
    stalk celery, choppedd fine
  • 2 Tbsp
    a. p. flour
  • 16 oz
    crushed tomatoes
  • 8 oz
    chicken broth
  • 1/4 tsp
    hot sauce
  • 1 c
    thawed sliced okra, or more to taste
  • 1 1/2 c
    cooked chicken, cubed
  • 1/2 tsp
    lemon juice

How To Make quick and easy chicken gumbo

  • 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.
  • 2
    Blend in flour and cook, stirring for approx. 3 minutes. Slowly stir in tomatoes and broth and then add hot pepper sauce.
  • 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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