Chicken and Sausage Gumbo

This Low Carb Chicken and Sausage Gumbo is a hearty and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken and savory sausage with a rich, aromatic broth. It's perfect for a comforting dinner while keeping carb counts in check.

Ingredients

• Chicken thighs - 250 grams, boneless and skinless, cut into bite-sized pieces
• Andouille sausage - 100 grams, sliced
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Bell pepper - 1 medium, diced
• Celery - 1 stalk, diced
• Onion - 1 small, diced
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Chicken broth - 500 ml, low sodium
• Diced tomatoes - 200 grams, canned
• Okra - 100 grams, sliced (fresh or frozen)
• Cajun seasoning - 1 tablespoon
• Bay leaf - 1
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste
• Fresh parsley - for garnish

Steps

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the sliced Andouille sausage and cook until browned, about 5 minutes. Remove and set aside.
2. In the same pot, add the diced onion, bell pepper, and celery. Sauté until the vegetables are soft, about 5-7 minutes.
3. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
4. Stir in the chicken pieces and cook until they are browned on all sides, about 5 minutes.
5. Add the browned sausage back to the pot, followed by the Cajun seasoning, bay leaf, diced tomatoes, and chicken broth. Stir well to combine.
6. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Simmer uncovered for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
7. Add the sliced okra and simmer for an additional 5-10 minutes until the okra is tender.
8. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Remove the bay leaf before serving.
9. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.

Nutrition

• Calories: 380
• Protein: 32 g
• Carbs: 10 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 900 mg
• Cholesterol: 95 mg
• Total Fat: 24 g
• Saturated Fat: 7 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, which supports muscle growth and repair.
• Low in carbohydrates, making it suitable for low-carb diets.

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