Easy New Orleans Gumbo - with chicken, shrimp, and sausage
This Easy New Orleans Gumbo is packed with ingredients, combining chicken, shrimp, sausage and all your favorite Cajun flavors for an easy dinner meal.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive as needed
- 1-2 chicken breasts cubed
- 1 lb shrimp
- 1 andouille sausage link sliced
- 2 stalks celery diced
- 1/2 onion diced
- 4 tbsp Cajun spice blend cayenne pepper, oregano, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder
- 1 bell pepper diced
- 1 jalapeno sliced
- 4-5 mushrooms sliced
- 4 cloves garlic diced
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 1/2 cups cooked rice
Instructions
- Pour 1 tbsp olive oil to a large cooking pot if using the same pan throughout, or a sauce pan. Cook the chicken over medium heat for 10 minutes or until done, flipping halfway through. Set aside.
- Cook the shrimp until bright pink throughout, about 4-5 minutes. Set aside.
- Brown andouille sausage on both sides, about 2 minutes for each side. Set aside.
- Using the sausage grease, saute the celery and onion for 5 minutes. Season heavily with Cajun seasoning blend. Stir occasionally.
- Add all peppers and cook 2-3 minutes. Add garlic and mushrooms and continue cooking 1-2 minutes. Add tomato paste and stir to coat.
- Using the large cooking pot, add diced tomatoes and chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce to a low simmer for 10 minutes.
- Mix in cooked rice or serve over rice.
