Cajun Chicken & Sausage Gumbo | Food Town

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1 pound chicken thighs chopped or chicken breast or combination of both
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 12 ounces andouille or smoked sausage, sliced into ¼ inch slices
• ½ cup vegetable oil
• ½ cup flour
• 1 medium bell pepper chopped
• 1 medium onion chopped
• 1 medium celery stalk chopped
• 3 cloves garlic chopped
• 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning or more to taste
• 6 cups chicken stock
• 3 bay leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (for spice) or hot sauce
• 1/4 cup chopped green onion (about 2 or 3 stalks)
• 4 tablespoons chopped parsley + more for serving
• 1 tablespoon filé powder or to taste
• For Serving: Cooked white rice