Easy Chicken-Sausage Gumbo

Quick & Easy Chicken-Sausage Gumbo

This is a Southern Living recipe. It is delicous and easy!

1/2	lb light smoked sausage, cut into 1/2 inch thick slices
1-3	tablespoon vegetable oil
5	tablespoons all-purpose flour
1	cup coarsely chopped onions
1	cup chopped celery
2	cloves garlic, pressed
1	medium green bell pepper, chopped
2	cups chicken broth
1 (28	ounce) can diced tomatoes
1-2	teaspoon creole seasoning
4	cups chopped cooked chicken
	hot cooked rice

1. Cook sausage over high heat in Dutch oven 5 minutes, stirring often.
2. Remove sausage with a slotted spoon.
3. Drain on paper towels.
4. Add enough oil to drippings in Dutch oven to equal 3 tablespoons, and whisk in flour; cook over medium-high heat, whisking constantly, 5 minutes.
5. Add onion and next 3 ingredients; cook 5 minutes, stirring often.
6. Stir in broth and next 2 ingredients.
7. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes.
8. Add sausage and chicken; simmer, covered, 5 minutes.
9. Serve over rice.

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