Quick and Easy Sausage and Chicken Gumbo

Ingredients and Weight:

• 1 pound smoked sausage, sliced into bite-sized pieces
• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 can (14.5 ounces) kidney beans, undrained
• 1 cup uncooked long grain rice
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• Salt and black pepper to taste

Preparation Time:

15 minutes

Cooking Time:

45-50 minutes

Difficulty Level:

2 (Easy)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Heat a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
2. Add the sausage and chicken and cook until browned on all sides.
3. Add the onion, green bell pepper, and red bell pepper and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
4. Stir in the chicken broth, diced tomatoes, kidney beans, rice, thyme, oregano, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
5. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30-35 minutes, or until the rice is cooked through.
6. Serve hot with a side of crusty bread or cornbread.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 450
• Fat: 15 grams
• Protein: 30 grams
• Carbohydrates: 50 grams

Dish Characteristics:

• Rich and flavorful broth
• Tender sausage and chicken
• Vibrant vegetables
• Hearty rice

User Comments:

• "This gumbo is absolutely delicious! It's so easy to make and the flavors are incredible."
• "I love the smoky flavor of the sausage and the spice level is perfect."
• "This gumbo is the perfect comfort food for a cold night."
• "Even my picky kids enjoyed this gumbo."
• "I've tried many different gumbo recipes, but this one is by far the best."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• If you can't find smoked sausage, you can use regular sausage and add a few drops of liquid smoke to the pot.
• If you don't have kidney beans, you can use black beans or pinto beans instead.
• You can adjust the spice level to your liking by adding more or less cayenne pepper.
• Be sure to let the gumbo simmer for a while so that the flavors can develop fully.