Easy Chicken (Turkey) Gumbo

Submitted by Just Call Me Martha

"This is a great way to use up leftover turkey or chicken. Very similar to traditional gumbo, this is a quick and easy alternative - a thick, hearty gumbo that can be spiced up even more at the table with some Louisiana Hot Sauce and/or Cajun Seasoning. Enjoy!"

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 15
• Serves: 8-10

ingredients

• 1 large onion, chopped
• 4 stalks celery, chopped
• 1 green pepper, diced
• 1 package frozen okra, thawed and chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1⁄4 cup olive oil
• 3 tablespoons flour
• 2 cups diced cooked chicken or 2 cups turkey
• 1 cup raw shrimp (optional)
• 1 cup diced cooked spicy sausage (optional)
• 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 6 cups chicken broth
• 3 bay leaves
• 1 tablespoon cajun seasoning
• cooked rice

directions

1. In large deep skillet, heat olive oil.
2. Add onion, celery, peppers, okra and saute for 2 minutes.
3. Add garlic and saute another 2 minutes.
4. Add flour to vegetable-oil mixture and stir.
5. Continue stirring until flour turns brown.
6. Add chicken, tomatoes, broth and seasonings.
7. Shrimp or sausage can be added if desired.
8. Simmer for 20 minutes.
9. Serve over cooked rice.

Reviews

[tednjoc]

This is delicious, and easy to prepare. I used veggie chicken, and skipped the seafood and sausage. I also crumbled veggie bacon on top for some extra flavor and texture. My vegetarian husband gave it high marks. Thanks so much.

 

[jeyar]

Hi, I just tried your recipe a week ago and thought it was fantastic. My husband is a big fan of Gumbo and it was a first time for me making Gumbo. Was very hearty and filling. Thank. I give it five stars

 

[twaym]

Easy is what I like and this was and it was good. I do not like real spicy so just fine. I do not like Okra so I through in some corn. Used some Chicken and Shrimp. No sausage.

 

[Potluck]

I made turkey gumbo and was pleasantly surprised at the flavor of this gumbo.I couldnt find frozen okra so I used 1 can,drained.It made so much I froze 3 meals..I used 2 cooked and diced italian sauge,I would recommend adding the sausage.I doubled the cajun seasoning..As well as salt and pepper..I did thicken mine slightly more..Thank U for this recipe another use for leftover turkey.....

 

[Bluenoser]

I agree with the last reviwer---Was a great way to use up leftover turkey---Will add this to my list of favorites. Thanks