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Chicken and Meatball Gumbo

Sue Lau
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Course Soups and Stews
Cuisine American, Cajun, Southern
Servings 6
Calories 337 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 large onion (chopped)
  • 2 tablespoons chopped garlic
  • 1 green bell pepper (chopped)
  • 2 ribs celery (diced)
  • 10 ounces fresh okra (sliced)
  • 2 teaspoons dried thyme
  • 12 ounces boneless chicken breast (cut into chunks)
  • 1/2 teaspoon each salt and black pepper
  • 1/2 cup prepared roux
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
  • 1 tablespoon Cajun spice
  • 12 ounces frozen meatballs (thawed)
  • 3 scallions (chopped)
  • 1 teaspoon gumbo file
  • steamed rice as needed

Instructions
 

  • Saute the onion, garlic, bell pepper, celery, okra and thyme in oil until the onions soften.
  • Season chicken with salt and pepper then add to pan, stirring until chicken browns.
  • Add roux and stir to coat, then stir in the chicken broth, cayenne pepper, Cajun spice and meatballs.
  • Bring to a boil then reduce heat to low and simmer for 25 minutes.
  • Sprinkle with chopped scallions and gumbo file.
  • Serve with rice.

Notes

From the kitchen of palatablepastime.com

Nutrition

Calories: 337kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 25gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 77mgSodium: 873mgPotassium: 773mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1124IUVitamin C: 42mgCalcium: 86mgIron: 3mg
Keyword Gumbo
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