Chicken and andouille sausage gumbo

Chicken and andouille sausage gumbo

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A Louisiana gumbo: chicken, spicy andouille sausage, and bell peppers, all simmered in a roux. This hearty stew is best served with rice and green onions.

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This slow-cooked stew from Louisiana is made with a roux, chicken, and a spicy sausage.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time30 min
  • Cook time1 hr 30 min
  • Total2 hr
  • DifficultyHard
  • CostBudget
  • Cooking methodStewed
  • Estimated cost$29.88 $2.49 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 15, 2026.

Ingredients

12 people
  • $7.69
  • $0.67
  • $0.38
  • $3.19
  • $0.21
  • $0.31
  • $5.28
  • $12.07
  • $0.08

Prices from US supermarkets for 6 of 9 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. Place the chicken breasts in a little oil, then set aside.
  2. Prepare a roux by combining flour and oil in a large saucepan. ≈ 3 min
  3. Add the bell peppers, onion, and celery to the roux, and cook until they are softened.
  4. Gradually add the broth, stirring constantly, then bring to a simmer.
  5. Remove the browned chicken pieces and add them to the gumbo, then cook until the chicken is cooked through.
  6. Slice the sausage and add it 30 minutes before the chicken is cooked.
  7. Season with cayenne pepper and salt to taste. ≈ 2 min
  8. Serve in a bowl with a little rice and finely chopped green onions on top. ≈ 2 min

The bill

Chicken and andouille sausage gumbo

  • Approximately 1 kg of chicken breasts$7.69
  • 240 ml of rapeseed oil$0.67
  • 240 ml of flour (approximately 130 g)$0.38
  • 2 bell peppers, diced into approximately 6mm pieces$3.19
  • 1 large onion, diced into approximately 6 mm pieces$0.21
  • 4 stalks of celery, cut into small, approximately 6mm dice$0.31
  • Chicken broth (preferably homemade)$5.28
  • approximately 250g of andouille sausage or another spicy sausage$12.07
  • salt$0.08

Total$29.88

that's $2.49 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

Before you start

Ingredients

  • Approximately 1 kg of chicken breasts
  • 240 ml of rapeseed oil
  • 240 ml of flour (approximately 130 g)
  • 2 bell peppers, diced into approximately 6mm pieces
  • 1 large onion, diced into approximately 6 mm pieces
  • 4 stalks of celery, cut into small, approximately 6mm dice
  • Chicken broth (preferably homemade)
  • approximately 250g of andouille sausage or another spicy sausage
  • cayenne, to taste
  • salt

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