Chicken and Sausage Gumbo with Jar Roux

Chicken and sausage gumbo with jar roux gives you the body, color, and toasted flavor of a gumbo base without starting roux from scratch. The jar roux builds the foundation. Smoked sausage, chicken, the trinity, stock, Cajun seasoning, and a steady simmer bring the pot together.

Make it for Sunday dinner, game day, holidays, or any night that calls for rice, roux, sausage, and deep Cajun flavor.

Recipe snapshot

Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 1 hour 30 minutes Total time: 1 hour 50 minutes Serves: 6 to 8

Ingredients

• 1 pound smoked sausage, sliced
• 1 1/2 pounds boneless chicken thighs or chicken breast, cut into bite-size pieces
• 1 cup diced onion
• 1 cup diced green bell pepper
• 1/2 cup diced celery
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 8 cups chicken stock
• 1/2 cup Acadian Kitchens All Natural Premium Roux or Ragin' Cajun Authentic Roux, plus more as needed
• 1 to 2 teaspoons Ragin' Cajun "The ORIGINAL" Cajun Seasoning, plus more to taste
• 2 bay leaves, optional
• Cooked white rice, for serving
• Sliced green onion or parsley, for serving
• Cajun's Choice Gumbo File, optional for finishing

How to make it

1. Brown the sausage in a heavy pot over medium heat until the edges pick up color. Remove and set aside.
2. Season the chicken lightly with Cajun seasoning. Brown it in the same pot, then remove and set aside.
3. Add onion, bell pepper, and celery. Cook until softened, then stir in garlic.
4. Add stock and whisk in the jar roux until the base is smooth.
5. Return sausage and chicken to the pot. Add bay leaves if using.
6. Bring to a simmer, then cook until the gumbo has body and the chicken is cooked through.
7. Taste and adjust seasoning.
8. Serve over rice with green onion or parsley.
9. Add Gumbo File at the table or after the pot is off the heat.

Why jar roux works

Roux gives gumbo its base flavor, color, and body. Jar roux helps home cooks get that foundation faster and more consistently, especially when they want gumbo without standing over the stove to cook flour and oil from the beginning.

Shop the ingredients

• Acadian Kitchens All Natural Premium Roux 16 oz
• Ragin' Cajun Authentic Roux 16 oz
• Ragin' Cajun "The ORIGINAL" Cajun Seasoning
• Cajun's Choice Gumbo File 1.4 oz

Browse Roux and Sauces, Seasonings and Rubs, and Authentic Dinners for more gumbo-ready products.

Make it your own

For a richer gumbo, use a little more roux and simmer until the base tastes rounded. For a lighter bowl, use less roux and keep the broth looser. If adding seafood, add it near the end so it stays tender.

FAQs

Can you make gumbo with jar roux?

Yes. Jar roux gives gumbo a ready base of cooked flour and oil, which helps build color, body, and flavor without starting roux from scratch.

How much jar roux should I use for gumbo?

Start with the amount listed on the product label or recipe, then adjust based on pot size, stock volume, and whether you want a lighter or richer gumbo.

When do you add Gumbo File?

Gumbo File is usually added near the end of cooking or at the table. It should not be boiled for a long time.

What products go with chicken and sausage gumbo?

Roux, Cajun seasoning, Gumbo File, and rice are the key pantry pieces. Acadian Kitchens carries roux, seasonings, gumbo mixes, and related products for a complete gumbo night.