Chicken Gumbo

Chicken Gumbo

There are other Gumbos that you can make, but this is a nice starter one.  You can add Shrimp, Sausage, Rice, etc.  Make it your own signature dish.

Ingredients

2 pounds chicken breasts, cut into 1” cubes 
2 large onions, chopped 
2 large green peppers, chopped 
½ cup celery, chopped 
4 tablespoons cooking oil 
3 tablespoons flour 
3 large tomatoes, cut up 
2 cloves garlic, minced 
salt & pepper to taste 

Directions

Prepare a rue with cooking oil and flour. Cook until brown, stirring often. 

Add onion, bell pepper, and celery. 

Slowly stir in 1 quart of water. Add salt and pepper to taste. Add cut-up tomatoes, and garlic. 

Cover and cook about 30 minutes, until vegetables are done. 

Add chicken and simmer an additional 10 minutes.

As always, comments and suggestions are ALWAYS welcome.