Cajun Style Chicken Gumbo

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This is a recipe we use often. it has all the flavor and is quick and easy to make.

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Steps

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Cut chicken into 1 inch pieces.

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Place in medium bowl.

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Sprinkle with seasoning and thyme.

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Toss well.

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Set aside.

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Heat oil in large sauce pan over medium-high heat.

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Add onion , bell pepper , carrots , celery and garlic to saucepan.

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Cover and cook 10 minutes or until vegetable are crisp-tender , stirring once.

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Add chicken.

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Cook 3 minutes , stirring occasionally.

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Sprinkle mixture with flour , cook 1 minute , stirring frequently.

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Add chicken broth , tomatoes and pepper sauce.

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Bring to a boil over high heat.

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Reduce heat to medium.

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Simmer , uncovered , 10 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink in center , vegetables are tender and sauces is slightly thickened.

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Ladle gumbo into 4 shallow bowls , top each with a scoop of rice sprinkle with parsley and serve with additional pepper sauce , if desired.

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Ingredients

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boneless skinless chicken breast, cajun seasoning, dried thyme leaves, canola oil, onion, green bell pepper, carrot, celery, garlic cloves, all-purpose flour, reduced-sodium chicken broth, no-salt-added stewed tomatoes, hot pepper sauce, cooked rice, fresh parsley