Best 4 Hearty Ham And Chicken Gumbo Recipes

Indulge in a culinary journey with our hearty ham and chicken gumbo, a savory and flavorful dish that captures the essence of Southern comfort food. This classic gumbo is a symphony of rich flavors and textures, featuring tender pieces of ham, succulent chicken, and a medley of vegetables simmering in a luscious broth. With three variations to choose from, including a classic, spicy, and vegetarian version, this gumbo caters to diverse palates and dietary preferences. Whether you're a gumbo aficionado or new to this iconic dish, our recipes will guide you through the process of creating a pot of gumbo that will warm your soul and leave you craving for more.

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HEARTY CHICKEN GUMBO

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This is my own concoction and I'm sure not "politically correct", lol, but this is the way we like it. LOADED with chicken, vegetables, tomatoes and rice!

Provided by Wildflour

Categories Gumbo

Time 3h

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 23

Ingredients

12 cups chicken stock, from stewed chicken
1 large stewing chicken
1 bay leaf
2 cups chopped onions
1 cup chopped celery
4 cups diced potatoes
3 carrots, peeled and sliced
2 cups sliced fresh okra
1 (28 ounce) can del monte stewed tomatoes, broken up with the juice
2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
1 (10 ounce) can corn, with juice
1 (10 ounce) jar Green Giant sliced mushrooms, drained
4 tablespoons chicken bouillon granules
1 teaspoon thyme
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt (to taste)
1/2 teaspoon pepper (to taste)
1/4 cup sugar (to taste)
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 tablespoon butter
1 (14 ounce) can chicken broth
1 lb Polish kielbasa, sliced on the bias
2 cups cooked rice

Steps:

In large pot, stew chicken with bay leaf til done and tender.
Remove chicken from pot, cool, remove meat and cut into large bite-sized pieces.
Put meat in bowl and cover, set aside or refrigerate til needed later.
Measure out 10-12 cups of stock from chicken and pour into clean pot.
Bring stock to a boil and add celery, onions, potatoes, carrots, and okra. Cook til tender.
Add chicken and rest of ingredients, and simmer 10-15 minutes over low heat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 682.6, Fat 31.4, SaturatedFat 9.5, Cholesterol 104.4, Sodium 2330.4, Carbohydrate 66, Fiber 7.2, Sugar 22.7, Protein 36.7

CHICKEN AND HAM GUMBO (IN THE SLOW COOKER)

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When I became diabetic, a good friend, gave me some cookbooks to help me. Most of the recipes seem like regular recipes to me. This one does call for lower-sodium products. But, you can use regular ones, if you want. From Fix-It and Forget-It Diabetic Cookbook. Picture from a friend & member Nor M. Start with a 4 quart slow...

Provided by Sharon Colyer

Categories Bean Soups

Time 7h40m

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 1/2 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
1 Tbsp vegetable oil
1 pkg (10 oz) frozen okra
1/2 lb extra-lean lower sodium ham, cut into small chunks
1 1/2 c coarsely chopped onions
1 1/2 c coarsely chopped green peppers
2 can(s) (10 oz each) no-salt-added cannellini beans, drained
6 c low-sodium chicken broth
2 can(s) (10 oz each) diced tomatoes with green chilies*
2 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
* for milder spice, use 1 can of tomatoes w/green chilies and 1 can with tomatoes only
****VARIATIONS****
1) stir in 1/2 cup long grain, dry rice with rest of ingredients
2) add 1/4 tsp. pepper with other ingredients

Steps:

1. Cut chicken into bite-size pieces. Cook, in oil, in skillet, until no longer pink. Drain on paper towels.
2. Run hot water over okra, until pieces separate easily.
3. Combine all ingredients, except cilantrol, in a 4 quart slow cooker. Cover. Cook on LOW 6-8 hours. Stir in cilantro, before serving. Makes 6 servings.
4. Nutrition: One serving 385 cal, 13 g fat (3.1 g sat, 3.4 g poly, 5.2 g mono), 96 mg chol, 879 mg sod, 28 g carb, 7 g fiber, 38 g protein, 10 g sugars. Values are figured on original recipe. Exchange List Values: Starch 1.0, Vegetable 3.0, Meat, lean 4.0

CHICKEN GUMBO

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This fresh-tasting, flavorful main dish is well-received when I cook it for church suppers. It's a colorful mixture of traditional ingredients.-Willa Govoro, St. Clair, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 1h15m

Yield 48 servings (1 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

6 celery ribs, chopped
3 medium green peppers, chopped
3 medium onions, chopped
3/4 cup butter, cubed
10 quarts chicken broth
7 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained
3 bay leaves
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon pepper
2 to 3 tablespoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons salt
2 cups uncooked long grain rice
10 cups cubed cooked chicken
6 cups cubed fully cooked ham
1 package (16 ounces) frozen chopped okra
2 pounds cooked small shrimp, peeled and deveined, optional

Steps:

In several large stock pots, saute celery, green peppers and onions in butter until tender. Add the next seven ingredients; bring to a boil. Stir in rice. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until rice is tender. , Stir in the chicken, ham, okra and shrimp if desired. Simmer for 8-10 minutes or until shrimp turn pink and okra is tender. Discard bay leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 162 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 43mg cholesterol, Sodium 1168mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 14g protein.

MEAN CHEF CHICKEN, ANDOUILLE, HAM AND OKRA GUMBO

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The perfect Gumbo. I adopted this recipe in September, 2006. It is the best gumbo recipe I have ever tried.

Provided by Julie in TX

Categories Gumbo

Time 1h30m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

Ingredients

1 cup vegetable oil
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 1/2 cups chopped yellow onions
1 1/2 cups chopped celery
1 1/2 cups chopped green bell peppers
1 lb okra, either fresh or frozen and cut into pieces
1 1/2 lbs hot smoked sausage, such as andouille or kielbasa, cut crosswise into 1/2 inch slices
3/4 lb smoked ham, cut into small cubes or 3/4 lb ham, nugget cut into small cubes
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon cayenne
3/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
3 bay leaves
3 quarts chicken stock or 3 quarts chicken broth
3 cups cooked chicken meat
1 tablespoon Pickapeppa Sauce
1 cup chopped parsley
2 bunches chopped green onions
hot sauce, to taste (optional)
4 cups cooked long-grain rice, accompaniment

Steps:

In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the oil over medium heat and stir in the flour, sprinkling a little at a time and whisking inches Whisk slowly and constantly for 20 to 25 minutes to make a dark brown roux, the color of chocolate.
If you get black specks in your roux it is burned and you will have to start over.
Add the onions, celery, okra and bell peppers and continue to stir for 4 to 5 minutes, or until wilted.
The mixture will be pasty and fairly dry.
Add the sausage, ham, salt, cayenne, pepper, and bay leaves and stir well.
Cook, stirring, for 3 to 4 minutes.
Add the stock or broth and stir well to combine with the roux mixture.
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low.
Cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 1 hour.
Add the chicken and cook just until the chicken is heated through, about 5 minutes.
Remove from the heat and stir in the parsley, Pickapeppa Sauce and green onions.
Ladle into deep soup bowls over rice.
Serve with hot sauce, if desired.

Tips:

Use a variety of meats. This recipe uses ham and chicken, but you can also use sausage, shrimp, or even crab.
Don't skimp on the vegetables. The vegetables in this gumbo add flavor and texture.
Use a good quality stock. The stock is the base of the gumbo, so it's important to use a good quality stock, preferably a homemade one.
Cook the gumbo low and slow. This allows the flavors to develop and meld.
Serve the gumbo with rice. Rice is the traditional way to serve gumbo.

Conclusion:

This hearty ham and chicken gumbo is a delicious and satisfying meal. It's perfect for a cold winter day or a special occasion. With its variety of meats and vegetables, this gumbo is sure to please everyone at your table.