Best 5 Chicken And Andouille Sausage Ragù Recipes

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**Chicken and Andouille Sausage Ragù: A Flavorful Fusion of Comfort and Creole Heritage**

Savor the tantalizing aroma of tender chicken and spicy andouille sausage harmoniously blended in a rich, flavorful ragù. Embark on a culinary journey that fuses the comfort of Italian cooking with the vibrant, bold flavors of Creole cuisine. This versatile dish, presented in three delectable variations, promises to transport your taste buds to a world of culinary delight.

1. **Classic Chicken and Andouille Sausage Ragù:** Experience the timeless combination of succulent chicken, robust andouille sausage, and a medley of aromatic vegetables simmered in a velvety tomato sauce. Serve this hearty ragù over a bed of steaming pasta or polenta for an unforgettable main course.

2. **Chicken and Andouille Sausage Ragù with Zucchini Noodles:** Indulge in a lighter, healthier take on the classic ragù. Tender chicken and spicy andouille sausage are paired with colorful zucchini noodles, creating a delightful low-carb and gluten-free alternative. Top with a sprinkling of freshly grated Parmesan cheese for an extra touch of flavor.

3. **Chicken and Andouille Sausage Ragù with Sweet Potato Gnocchi:** Embark on a culinary adventure with this unique twist on the classic ragù. Soft and pillowy sweet potato gnocchi takes center stage, perfectly complemented by the savory flavors of chicken, andouille sausage, and a rich tomato sauce. Garnish with a sprinkle of chopped parsley and a drizzle of olive oil for a vibrant and satisfying meal.

Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with these three extraordinary variations of Chicken and Andouille Sausage Ragù. Whether you prefer the comforting embrace of classic pasta, the vibrant freshness of zucchini noodles, or the innovative charm of sweet potato gnocchi, these recipes promise to deliver an unforgettable culinary experience.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

CAJUN CHICKEN RAGOUT



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This is an old, personal favorite recipe of mine. While not totally authentic, it celebrates the fabulous flavors of Cajun cuisine. Serve this thick sauce over rice.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews     Chicken

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 20

6 slices bacon, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
1 large onion, diced
2 ribs celery, diced
1 pinch salt
1 green bell pepper, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
⅓ cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
3 cups cold chicken broth, divided
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
8 ounces andouille sausage, sliced
2 tablespoons finely chopped green onion (white and light green parts)
2 cups shredded cooked chicken breast
¼ cup finely chopped green onion (white and light green parts)
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Cook and stir bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crisp, about 10 minutes. Transfer bacon to a bowl with a slotted spoon, reserving 2 tablespoons bacon fat in the pan.
  • Return skillet to medium heat; cook and stir onion, celery, and a pinch of salt until onion begins to soften, about 5 minutes. Add green bell pepper, red bell pepper, and garlic; cook, stirring frequently, until bell peppers are soft, about 5 minutes.
  • Pour vegetable oil into the onion mixture, sprinkle in flour, and cook until flour is browned and mixture thickens, about 5 minutes. Add 1 teaspoon black pepper, paprika, oregano, and cayenne pepper and stir to combine.
  • Pour 1/4 cup of chicken broth into vegetable mixture; cook and stir, scraping any browned bits off the bottom of the pan, until combined. Add remaining broth and Worcestershire sauce. Increase heat to medium-high and simmer until sauce is thick and reduced slightly, about 10 minutes.
  • Reduce heat to low. Add andouille sausage, chicken, and reserved bacon. Cook until heated hot.
  • Remove from heat, stir in green onions, and season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 512.3 calories, Carbohydrate 20.9 g, Cholesterol 104.7 mg, Fat 31.4 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 34.7 g, SaturatedFat 9.5 g, Sodium 1875.1 mg, Sugar 5.6 g

WEEKNIGHT CHICKEN AND ANDOUILLE JAMBALAYA



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Jambalaya traditionally contains sausage of some sort, often a smoked sausage such as andouille, along with some other meat or seafood, frequently pork, chicken, crawfish, or shrimp. Andouille is a coarse-grained smoked sausage made using smoked pork shoulder, garlic, pepper, onions, wine, and seasonings. The vegetable base is a combination of onion, celery, and green bell pepper known as the "holy trinity." I find that green bell peppers can be difficult to digest, so I use poblano peppers instead. They are far more flavorful and complex and less likely to cause digestive distress. For generations, some of the most flavorful rice Americans have eaten has been jasmine rice imported to the United States from Asia. Twelve years ago, the Louisiana State University AgCenter started a project to increase rice production in Louisiana, and the state is now the third largest rice-producing state in the United States.

Provided by Virginia Willis

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

2 tablespoons pure olive oil
12 ounces andouille sausage, sliced into rounds
6 bone-in, skinless chicken thighs (2 pounds)
1 tablespoon Homemade Creole Seasoning (recipe follows)
1 sweet onion, chopped
2 celery stalks, chopped
1 poblano pepper, seeded and chopped
1 garlic clove, very finely chopped
1 1/2 cups long-grain rice, such as jasmine or basmati
1/2 cup tomato puree
2 1/2 cups homemade chicken stock or reduced-sodium low-fat chicken broth
Coarse kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons freshly ground white pepper
2 tablespoons cayenne pepper, or to taste
1 tablespoon dried thyme
1 tablespoon coarse kosher salt
2 teaspoons paprika
2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon dried sage
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Heat the oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the sausage and cook until the meat starts to brown and the fat renders, 3 minutes. Transfer the sausage to a plate. Add the chicken and sprinkle the Creole seasoning over the chicken. Cook until the chicken is just beginning to color, 3 minutes. Transfer the chicken to the plate with the sausage.
  • Reduce the heat to medium and then add the onion, celery, and poblano pepper to the residual oil in the skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables start to color, 5 to 7 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, 45 to 60 seconds. Add the rice and stir to coat. Stir in the tomato puree and stock and bring to a boil. Return the chicken and sausage to the skillet. Transfer to the oven and bake, uncovered, stirring once, until the rice is tender and the juices run clear when the chicken is pierced with the tip of a knife, 40 to 45 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool slightly. Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.
  • Combine all ingredients in a small airtight container or mason jar. Shake to combine. Store in a cool, dry place for up to 3 months.

CHICKEN AND ANDOUILLE SAUSAGE GUMBO



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This chicken and andouille sausage gumbo is a great recipe for those who prefer gumbo without seafood.

Provided by VMB

Time 3h5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 ½ pounds andouille sausage, sliced
4 (5 ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
½ cup canola oil
¾ cup all-purpose flour
4 stalks celery, sliced
1 large onion, chopped
1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
6 cloves garlic, minced
2 quarts hot chicken broth
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons Creole seasoning
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 bay leaves
6 stalks green onions, sliced
1 teaspoon gumbo file powder, or to taste
2 cups hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • Cook sausage in a Dutch oven over medium heat, stirring constantly until browned, about 5 minutes. Remove sausage to a bowl and reserve drippings in the Dutch oven.
  • Cook chicken in the drippings over medium heat to brown both sides, about 2 1/2 minutes per side. Remove chicken and set aside.
  • Heat oil in the Dutch oven. Add flour; cook and stir constantly over medium heat until roux is thick and the color of chocolate, 20 to 30 minutes. Be careful not to burn or you'll have to start again.
  • Add celery, onion, and bell pepper; cook and stir for 6 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes longer. Stir in hot broth and bring to a boil.
  • Add chicken breasts, Worcestershire sauce, Creole seasoning, thyme, pepper flakes, and bay leaves. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 1 hour. Remove chicken and let cool.
  • Add sausage to the gumbo and simmer for 30 minutes.
  • Shred cooled chicken and add to the gumbo with green onions. Simmer for another 30 minutes.
  • Remove gumbo from the heat. Discard bay leaves and sprinkle gumbo with file powder. Serve over hot rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 603.7 calories, Carbohydrate 29 g, Cholesterol 90.9 mg, Fat 40.9 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 28.2 g, SaturatedFat 9.8 g, Sodium 1925 mg, Sugar 3.1 g

SMOTHERED CHICKEN AND ANDOUILLE SAUSAGE



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From Louisiana Cooking magazine. Couldn't find andouille sausage, and had to use smoked sausage instead. Was still delicious =).

Provided by BadJuuJuu

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h35m

Yield 12 cups, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, halved
Tony Chachere's Seasoning, to taste
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 lb andouille sausage, quartered and sliced
2 medium onions, chopped
3 stalks celery, sliced
1 medium bell pepper, chopped
4 garlic cloves, chopped
1 1/2 cups water
1/2 cup chopped green onion
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Season breasts with Tony Chachere's. Heat olive oil in cast iron skillet over medium high heat. Add chicken and cook until brown, about 3 minutes each side. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
  • Add sliced sausage to skillet and brown, approximately 5 minutes. Remove and set aside.
  • Lower heat to medium. add onions, celery, and bell pepper, and saute until onions are translucent. Return chicken and sausage to the skillet, and add garlic and water. Stir to incorporate. Reduce heat to low, cover and cook for 45 minutes. Add green onions and parsley.
  • Serve over cooked rice.

CAJUN FETTUCCINE ALFREDO WITH ANDOUILLE



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Spice up classic fettuccine alfredo by adding bold Cajun seasonings and andouille sausage. This comforting meal comes together fast enough to enjoy on a busy weeknight, but is impressive enough to serve guests.

Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Categories     main-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Kosher salt
12 ounces fettuccine
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
6 ounces andouille sausage, sliced into rounds
4 scallions, chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan, plus more for serving
2 tablespoons flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the fettuccine according to package directions.
  • While the pasta cooks, heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sausage and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown on both sides, about 3 minutes. Add the scallions, celery, bell pepper, and Cajun seasoning and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are slightly softened, about 5 minutes. Add the cream and simmer until slightly thickened, about 1 minute.
  • Once the pasta is cooked, transfer it directly from the boiling water into the cream sauce using tongs or a pasta fork. Sprinkle the pasta with the Parmesan and toss to combine. Add a splash of the starchy pasta water to help the sauce thicken and coat the pasta. Top with chopped parsley and serve with additional Parmesan.

Tips:

  • For a spicier ragù, use a hotter variety of andouille sausage, such as a cayenne sausage.
  • If you don't have any white wine on hand, you can substitute chicken broth or water.
  • Be sure to let the ragù simmer for at least 30 minutes, or up to an hour, to allow the flavors to meld.
  • Serve the ragù over your favorite pasta, such as spaghetti, penne, or rigatoni.
  • Garnish the ragù with fresh herbs, such as basil, parsley, or oregano, before serving.

Conclusion:

This chicken and andouille sausage ragù is a delicious and versatile dish that can be served over pasta, rice, or polenta. It's also a great way to use up leftover chicken. The ragù is made with a combination of chicken, andouille sausage, vegetables, and a flavorful tomato sauce. It's a hearty and satisfying dish that's perfect for a weeknight meal. With its bold flavors and easy preparation, this chicken and andouille sausage ragù is sure to become a family favorite.

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