Quick and easy, this Chicken Gumbo recipe is a classic creole stew thickened with a roux and loaded with spicy flavor! Melt the butter in a large dutch oven or stock pot over medium/high heat. Whisk in the flour and continue whisking until the mixture starts to turn golden brown and smell nutty, approximately 3-4 minutes.
You will love this tasty keto-friendly gumbo with it’s plethora of veggies, chicken, sausage, and shrimp in a spicy flavorful Cajun broth. » If you like Cajun food, give this Cajun Chicken “Pasta” a try.
Chicken Gumbo can be made up to three days in advance and stored, refrigerated, in an airtight container. Nutritional information does not include optional rice. Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
The okra acts like an additional thickening agent for the gumbo soup which makes it extra creamy and hearty. The ingredients for this Easy Chicken Gumbo recipe are fairly simple and you’d likely have most of them in your kitchen already. This recipe has a lot of flavor from aromatics and spices.