Chock-full of shrimp, chicken, sausage, okra and tomatoes, this flavorful stew is a staple in Louisiana. Make it a meal and serve with Real Cornbread (see associated recipe).
Ingreadient
¼ cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon neutral oil, such as canola or avocado
1 onion, chopped
1 large green bell pepper, diced
1 stalk celery, minced
4 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 (14 ounce) can no-salt-added whole tomatoes, drained and chopped
10 okra pods, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch-long pieces (1 cup)
½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
¼ teaspoon dried thyme
¼ teaspoon dried oregano
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 bay leaf
½ cup long-grain white rice
6 ounces medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
4 ounces boneless, skinless chicken breast, or thigh meat, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 ounces andouille or kielbasa sausage, thinly sliced