Chicken and sausage gumbo is a classic for a reason.

This iconic chicken and sausage gumbo recipe represents everything we love aboutLouisiana cooking.

With ordinary ingredients, the right seasonings, and patience, the results are extraordinary.

Southern Living Chicken and Sausage Gumbo plated serving with a glass of water and extra sliced green onions

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ensure to brown the sausage and chicken until they both have crispy caramelization.

Secondly, don’t fear theroux.

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What Is Gumbo?

Southern Living Chicken and Sausage Gumbo browning the sausage

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To make chicken and sausage gumbo, you’ll need:

What Is File Powder?

Gumbo is a great make-ahead dish.

Refrigerate for up to two days for the freshest flavor and reheat on the stovetop before serving.

Southern Living Chicken and Sausage Gumbo browning the chicken for the gumbo

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Store in an airtight container, and reheat on the stovetop until heated throughout.

you’re able to also reheat small portions in the microwave as needed.

Thaw overnight in the refrigerator, and reheat on the stovetop or in the microwave when ready to serve.

Southern Living Chicken and Sausage gumbo chocolate brown roux

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While another said, “I’ve made this recipe for the last 10+ years.

Definitely my go-to favorite.

Let’s also mention my family devours it and nothing is left over!!

Southern Living Chicken and Sausage Gumbo adding the chicken back into the gumbo

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It’s requested for holidays and get togethers all the time.

Drain on paper towels, reserving drippings in Dutch oven.

Remove to paper towels, reserving drippings in Dutch oven.

Make the roux:

Add enough oil to drippings in Dutch oven to measure 1/2 cup.

Reduce heat to low, and simmer, stirring occasionally, 1 hour.

Remove chicken; let cool.

Add sausage:

Add sausage to gumbo; cook 30 minutes.

Stir in green onions; cook for 30 more minutes.

Remove and discard bay leaves.

Prepare to serve:

Remove gumbo from heat.

Sprinkle with file powder, if desired.

Serve over hot cooked rice.

Garnish, if desired.

The dark brown roux used in this gumbo helps build deep flavor in the dish.

The consistency of gumbo can vary based on who’s making it.