Chicken Gumbo Recipe With Nutrition Data and Calorie Count

A quick and easy warm chicken dinner with a kick of Cajun.

Yields:

2 servings

Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

30 mins

Meal Type:

Soup
Main Dish

Rating:

Ingredients

Directions

Cut raw chicken into strips or cubes.
Heat oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
Sauté garlic, onion, and bell pepper, stirring often, until onion is translucent, about 3 minutes.
Season chicken with salt and pepper to taste and add to skillet. give pan a good shake every now and then to sear chicken on all sides, about 3 to 5 minutes.
Add broth, tomatoes with liquid and okra.
Stir to break up the okra, then cover, reduce heat and simmer 8 minutes or until everything is heated through and slightly thickened.
Stir in hot sauce and season to taste.
Note: if you want a thicker gumbo, turn off the heat and add the file powder and stir for another 1-2 minutes; if it becomes too thick, add additional stock or hot water.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 serving

Calories

Amount Per Serving 264

% Daily Value*

Nutrition summary:

There are 264 calories in 1 serving of Chicken Gumbo.

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Values estimated based on person weighing 160 lbs.