Delicious chicken gumbo consistency with tomato base. Makes plenty to last for several days. Serve over hot cooked rice and sprinkle with filé powder, if desired.
Preparation Time
15 mins
Cooking Time
45 mins
Total Time
60 mins
Calories
137 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Heat oil in a large skillet over high heat. Stir in flour and cook, stirring constantly, for 5 minutes or until mixture is the color of a copper penny. Reduce heat to low and stir in bell pepper and onion. Cook 10 to 15 minutes, or until tender, stirring occasionally.
Step 2
Add chicken, tomatoes with green chile peppers, mushrooms, parsley, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, soy sauce, sugar, salt, pepper and hot sauce. Stir together, cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Add chicken broth or water if mixture is too thick for your liking.
Ingredients
½ teaspoon salt
¼ cup vegetable oil
¼ cup all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon white sugar
1 (4.5 ounce) can sliced mushrooms, drained
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers, with liquid