How do I make a quick and spicy chicken gumbo?

Spice up your dinner routine with our quick and easy Chicken Gumbo recipe! A hearty Cajun dish that will leave your taste buds craving for more.

You'll need

Items needed to answer the question, How do I make a quick and spicy Chicken Gumbo. Items include: Chicken Onion Bell Pepper Celery Garlic Vegetable Oil Diced Tomatoes Chicken Broth Cajun Seasoning Dried Thyme Dried Oregano Cayenne Pepper Salt and Black Pepper Bay Leaf

Chicken 1 lb
Onion 1 cup
Bell Pepper 1 cup
Celery 1 cup
Garlic 3 cloves
Vegetable Oil 2 tablespoons
Diced Tomatoes 1 can (14.5 oz)
Chicken Broth 4 cups
Cajun Seasoning 2 tablespoons
Dried Thyme 1 teaspoon
Dried Oregano 1 teaspoon
Cayenne Pepper 1/2 teaspoon
Salt and Black Pepper To taste
Bay Leaf 1

Take note
Be careful when handling hot peppers and spices. Wash your hands thoroughly after. Also, be sure to taste your gumbo before serving, as you may want to adjust the seasoning to your personal spice preference.

1

Prep the Ingredients

Gather all your ingredients: 1 lb chicken, boneless and skinless, 1 cup onion (diced), 1 cup bell pepper (diced), 1 cup celery (diced), 3 cloves garlic (minced), 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 oz), 4 cups chicken broth, 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, salt and black pepper to taste, 1 bay leaf.

2

Cook the Chicken

Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned on all sides. Remove the chicken from the pot and set aside.

3

Saute the Vegetables

In the same pot, add the onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic. Cook until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.

4

Add the Spices

Add the Cajun seasoning, dried thyme, dried oregano, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper to the pot with the vegetables. Stir well to coat.

5

Simmer the Gumbo

Return the chicken to the pot, along with any juices that have accumulated. Add the diced tomatoes, chicken broth, and bay leaf. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 30 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through.

6

Serve and Enjoy

Discard the bay leaf and taste the gumbo to adjust the seasoning if needed. Serve the spicy chicken gumbo hot with steamed rice or crusty bread. Get ready for a flavor explosion!