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This one pot chicken and shrimp gumbo is a healthy and easy meal that's ready in just 30 minutes!
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One Pot Chicken and Shrimp Gumbo

A one pot gumbo full of shrimp, chicken, sausage and vegetables that's ready in 30 minutes. 
Course Main
Cuisine Cajun
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 403kcal
Author Sara Welch

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 red bell peppers ribs and seeds removed, chopped
  • 1 medium onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 tablespoon of tomato paste
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon hot sauce optional
  • Coarse salt and ground pepper
  • 1 10 ounce package of frozen sliced okra
  • 8 ounces smoked pre-cooked sausage such as andouille or kielbasa cut into 1/2 inch thick slices
  • 4 cups of shredded chicken
  • 1/2 pound of large shrimp

Instructions

  • In a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot, heat the oil over medium.
  • Add flour, and cook, whisking constantly, until pale golden, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Stir in bell peppers, onion, garlic, and oregano; season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables have started to soften, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Add the chicken broth, tomato paste and hot sauce if using.
  • Stir in the okra, chicken and sausage. Bring to a boil, then turn heat down to medium. Stir in the shrimp and cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until shrimp are pink and cooked through. Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve.

Notes

Make Ahead: The vegetables can be prepared a day in advance.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 403kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 135mg | Sodium: 713mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g