Half-Hour Chicken Gumbo

so easy! from everyday food.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 3  tablespoons  vegetable oil, such as safflower
• 1⁄3 cup all-purpose flour
• 2  red bell peppers, chopped (ribs and seeds removed)
• 1  medium onion, chopped
• 4  garlic cloves, chopped
• 1  teaspoon dried oregano
•  coarse salt
•  pepper
• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen cut okra
• 8  ounces  smoked andouille sausages, halved lengthwise and sliced 1 inch thick (precooked)
• 1 (2 1/2lb)  rotisserie-cooked chicken, skin and bones removed, meat shredded (about 4 cups)

Directions

1. In a 5-quart Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot, heat oil over medium. Add flour, and cook, whisking constantly, until pale golden, 5 to 7 minutes.
2. Stir in bell peppers, onion, garlic, and oregano; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are crisp-tender, 10 to 12 minutes.
3. Add 4 cups water; stir in okra and sausage. Bring to a boil. Stir in shredded chicken, and warm through, 1 to 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper; if desired, serve with cornbread.