style Shrimp, Sausage & Chicken Gumbo Bowl

Ingredients
Proteins
1 lb shrimp, peeled & deveined
1 lb smoked sausage (Andouille or kielbasa), sliced
1 lb chicken breast or thighs, cubed
Vegetables
1 onion, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
2 celery stalks, diced
3–4 cloves garlic, minced
1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes (optional but flavorful)
Base & Seasoning
3 tbsp oil or butter
3 tbsp flour (for roux)
6 cups chicken broth
2 tsp Cajun seasoning
1 tsp paprika
½ tsp thyme
½ tsp oregano
¼–½ tsp cayenne (to taste)
Salt & black pepper to taste
1 bay leaf
To Serve
Cooked white rice
Fresh parsley or green onions
Instructions
Brown the sausage
In a large pot, cook sausage slices until browned. Remove and set aside.
Cook the chicken
In the same pot, add chicken, season lightly, and brown. Remove and set aside.
Make the roux
Add oil/butter and flour. Stir constantly over medium heat until deep golden brown (about 8–10 minutes).
Build the flavor
Add onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic. Cook until softened.
Simmer
Stir in tomatoes, broth, bay leaf, Cajun seasoning, paprika, thyme, oregano, cayenne, salt, and pepper.
Add sausage and chicken back in. Simmer uncovered for 25–30 minutes.
Add shrimp
Add shrimp and cook 4–5 minutes until pink and tender.
Serve
Spoon over warm rice and garnish with parsley or green onions.
Tips
Want it richer? Add a splash of cream or butter at the end.
Like heat? A dash of hot sauce takes it up a notch.
This tastes even better the next day!