Gumbo Style Chicken Creole

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Delicious chicken gumbo consistency with tomato base. Makes plenty to last for several days. Serve over hot cooked rice and sprinkle with filé powder, if desired.

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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
45 mins
Total Time:
1 hr
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup vegetable oil

  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour

  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped

  • 1 medium onion, chopped

  • 2 cups cooked chicken, chopped

  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers, with liquid

  • 1 (4.5 ounce) can sliced mushrooms, drained

  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce

  • 1 teaspoon white sugar

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

  • 3 dashes hot sauce, or to taste

  • ½ cup chicken broth, or as needed (Optional)

Directions

  1. Heat oil in a large skillet over high heat. Stir in flour and cook, stirring constantly, for 5 minutes or until mixture is the color of a copper penny. Reduce heat to low and stir in bell pepper and onion. Cook 10 to 15 minutes, or until tender, stirring occasionally.

  2. Add chicken, tomatoes with green chile peppers, mushrooms, parsley, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, soy sauce, sugar, salt, pepper and hot sauce. Stir together, cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Add chicken broth or water if mixture is too thick for your liking.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

137 Calories
9g Fat
12g Carbs
2g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 137
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9g 12%
Saturated Fat 2g 8%
Cholesterol 1mg 0%
Sodium 735mg 32%
Total Carbohydrate 12g 4%
Dietary Fiber 2g 7%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 2g 4%
Vitamin C 23mg 25%
Calcium 30mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%
Potassium 200mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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