Best 5 Low Fat Chicken And Shrimp Gumbo Recipes

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**Immerse Yourself in a Symphony of Flavors: A Culinary Journey through Low-Fat Chicken and Shrimp Gumbo**

Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with a culinary masterpiece that seamlessly blends the richness of chicken and shrimp with a symphony of aromatic vegetables, all harmoniously simmering in a flavorful, low-fat broth. This delectable gumbo is not just a dish; it's an experience that will transport you to the vibrant streets of New Orleans, where the soulful sounds of jazz music intertwine with the tantalizing aromas wafting from local kitchens.

This carefully curated collection of recipes offers a diverse range of low-fat chicken and shrimp gumbo variations, ensuring that every palate finds its perfect match. Whether you prefer a classic gumbo with its traditional roux base, a lighter version with a vegetable stock foundation, or a spicy rendition that sets your taste buds ablaze, we have the perfect recipe for you.

Dive into the depths of our "Classic Low-Fat Chicken and Shrimp Gumbo" recipe, a culinary masterpiece that stays true to the authentic flavors of this iconic dish. Savor the harmonious blend of chicken, shrimp, and the holy trinity of vegetables – onions, celery, and bell peppers – all simmering in a rich, flavorful broth.

For those seeking a healthier alternative, our "Low-Fat Chicken and Shrimp Gumbo with Vegetable Stock" recipe offers a lighter, yet equally delectable, version of this classic dish. This recipe swaps the traditional roux for a vegetable stock base, resulting in a gumbo that is not only low in fat but also packed with wholesome goodness.

If you're craving a gumbo with a fiery kick, our "Spicy Low-Fat Chicken and Shrimp Gumbo" recipe will ignite your taste buds. This recipe incorporates a blend of zesty spices, including cayenne pepper, paprika, and chili powder, to create a gumbo that packs a punch without sacrificing flavor.

But wait, there's more! This article also features a tantalizing "Low-Fat Chicken Gumbo" recipe for those who prefer a classic chicken gumbo without the addition of shrimp. Indulge in the rich flavors of tender chicken, aromatic vegetables, and a savory broth that will warm your soul and leave you craving more.

Finally, our "Low-Fat Shrimp Gumbo" recipe caters to those who love the delicate sweetness of shrimp. This recipe showcases the succulent shrimp as the star ingredient, simmered in a flavorful broth infused with the essence of aromatic vegetables.

Each of these recipes offers a unique interpretation of this beloved dish, ensuring that there's a perfect gumbo for every taste and preference. So, grab your apron, gather your ingredients, and embark on a culinary journey that will leave you and your loved ones craving more.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

SLOW COOKER CHICKEN GUMBO WITH SHRIMP



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This Cajun-inspired dish practically makes itself. Just dump the ingredients in the slow cooker, toss in the shrimp a few minutes before serving and voila! Dinner is served.

Provided by Reynolds Kitchens(R)

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Reynolds®

Time 6h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 Reynolds® Slow Cooker Liner
2 (14.5 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes, undrained
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut up
1 (14.5 ounce) can reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 green sweet pepper, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
3 cloves garlic, minced
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 pound fresh or frozen medium shrimp (thawed if frozen), peeled and deveined
4 cups hot cooked white or brown rice

Steps:

  • Line a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker with a Reynolds® Slow Cooker Liner.
  • Add tomatoes, chicken, broth, green pepper, onion, celery, Cajun seasoning, garlic, black pepper, and cayenne pepper to prepared slow cooker. Stir gently with wooden spoon or rubber scraper to combine.
  • Cover and cook on low for 6 hours.
  • Remove lid and stir in shrimp gently with a wooden spoon or rubber scraper. Cover and cook about 3 minutes more, or until shrimp is opaque. Serve over cooked rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 281.8 calories, Carbohydrate 32.3 g, Cholesterol 119.1 mg, Fat 6.7 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 22.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 562.2 mg, Sugar 5.1 g

SHRIMP AND SAUSAGE AND CHICKEN GUMBO



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This hearty Indiana gumbo is great anytime of year, but especially when it's cold outside and you and your friends are huddled around the tube watching the game. Any of the meats may be substituted or omitted to suite your own tastes.

Provided by Nick

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews     Gumbo Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

½ cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 cups chopped onions
2 cups chopped green bell pepper
6 cloves garlic, chopped
2 teaspoons dried thyme
2 bay leaves
1 pound Italian sausage
3 (14.5 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with juice
1 pound cooked, shredded chicken
2 cups chicken broth
1 ½ cups spicy tomato-vegetable juice cocktail (such as V8®)
4 teaspoons Creole seasoning
1 pound uncooked shrimp - peeled, deveined, and tails removed
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Cook and stir flour in a large, heavy pot over medium-low heat until flour turns golden brown, about 15 minutes. Pour browned flour into a bowl and return pot to heat.
  • Increase heat to medium and add oil to the pot. Cook and stir onions and bell peppers in hot oil until slightly softened, about 7 minutes.
  • Stir garlic, thyme, and bay leaves into onion mixture; cook and stir for 1 minute. Add sausage to onion mixture and cook and stir until browned and crumbly, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Stir diced tomatoes with juice, shredded chicken, chicken broth, vegetable juice cocktail, browned flour, and Creole seasoning into sausage mixture. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer, stirring often, until mixture is hot and flavors blend, 20 to 30 minutes.
  • Pour shrimp into sausage-chicken mixture; bring to a simmer. Cook shrimp until they are pink on the outside and the meat is no longer transparent in the center, about 5 minutes.
  • Discard bay leaves. Season gumbo with salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 376.8 calories, Carbohydrate 22.9 g, Cholesterol 138.4 mg, Fat 18 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 30.8 g, SaturatedFat 5.3 g, Sodium 1409.3 mg, Sugar 8.3 g

LOW FAT CHICKEN AND SHRIMP GUMBO



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Make and share this Low Fat Chicken and Shrimp Gumbo recipe from Food.com.

Provided by MsPia

Categories     Gumbo

Time 45m

Yield 12 cups, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 25

2 teaspoons paprika
2 teaspoons dry mustard
1 2/3 teaspoons dried basil
1 1/3 teaspoons salt
1 1/3 teaspoons onion powder
1 1/3 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried thyme
7/8 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/3 teaspoon white pepper
1/3 teaspoon cayenne
2/3 lb chicken breast, diced into 1/2-inch cube
2/3 lb shrimp, peeled & deveined
1/2 quart mustard greens, chopped
1/2 quart onion, chopped
1 1/3 cups green bell peppers, chopped
1 1/3 cups celery, chopped
1/2 quart okra, sliced
2 bay leaves
2/3 cup apple juice
1/4 cup all-purpose flour, browned
1/2 quart chicken stock
1 1/3 cups fish stock
1/2 quart collard greens, chopped
1 quart cooked rice

Steps:

  • Combine the the first 11 ingredients in a small bowl.
  • Sprinkle the diced chicken with 1 tablespoon of the seasoning mix, and.
  • sprinkle the shrimp with another 1 tablespoon of the seasoning mix.
  • Preheat a heavy 5-quart pot over high heat to 350°,about 4 minutes.
  • Add 3 cups of the mustard greens, 2 cups of the onions, all of the bell.
  • peppers and the celery, 1 cup of the okra, and the bay leaves. Cook,.
  • stirring occasionally to check for sticking, about 8 minutes.
  • Add the apple juice and remaining seasoning mix, stir, and cook until.
  • most of the liquid is absorbed, about 6 to 8 minutes. Add the seasoned.
  • chicken, cover the pot, and cook 2 minutes. Add the browned flour and stir.
  • until it is completely absorbed and a paste forms. Cover and cook 1 minute.
  • Add both the stocks, stir well, cover, and bring to a boil, and cook 3.
  • minutes. Add the collard greens, the remaining mustard greens, onions, and.
  • okra, and mix thoroughly. Cover the pot and bring to a boil, about 5.
  • minutes. Add the seasoned shrimp, stir, bring to a boil, and cook until.
  • shrimp turn pink and plump, about 3 to 4 minutes. Serve over rice.

LOW-FAT GUMBO



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This is my rendition of gumbo, but without the rue. I and my very manly guy friends still absolutely loved it though. It's very healthy and satisfying. This batch made enough to last me for a week's worth of lunches. With most of the ingredients (mainly veggies) you can add and subtract to your liking.

Provided by Chef amfox

Categories     Gumbo

Time 45m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon extra spicy seasoning mix, I ended up adding lots more
1 vidalia onion
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 bell pepper, chopped (any color)
2 garlic cloves
14 ounces chicken broth
28 ounces stewed tomatoes
1 lb shrimp, and or 1 lb chicken
pepper
salt
garlic powder
1 cup okra (optional)
1/2 cup corn (optional)
1 teaspoon hot sauce (more or less)

Steps:

  • Heat broth and mix hot spices, celery, bell pepper, and garlic till softened.
  • Add stewed tomatoes, okra, salt and pepper, and hot sauce - I added more extra spicy mix.
  • Let simmer at least 20 minutes.
  • Add shrimp onions, corn, and a little garlic powder.
  • Can be served over rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 138.2, Fat 1.6, SaturatedFat 0.4, Cholesterol 147.2, Sodium 740, Carbohydrate 12.6, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 8, Protein 19

SHRIMP GUMBO



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A crisp green salad and crusty French bread complete this shrimp gumbo meal. I always have hot sauce available when I serve this and have found that the instant microwave rice packages make the process a little easier. -Jo Ann Graham, Ovilla, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h30m

Yield 11 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup canola oil
3 celery ribs, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 carton (32 ounces) chicken broth
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 pounds uncooked large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 package (16 ounces) frozen sliced okra
4 green onions, sliced
1 medium tomato, chopped
1-1/2 teaspoons gumbo file powder
Hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven over medium heat, cook and stir flour and oil until caramel-colored, stirring occasionally, about 12 minutes (do not burn). Add the celery, green pepper and onion; cook and stir until tender, for 5-6 minutes. Stir in the broth, garlic, salt, pepper and cayenne; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes., Stir in the shrimp, okra, green onions and tomato. Return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until shrimp turn pink, 10 minutes. Stir in file powder. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 159 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 102mg cholesterol, Sodium 681mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 15g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • Use low-fat chicken and shrimp to make the gumbo healthier.
  • Add plenty of vegetables to the gumbo, such as onions, celery, and bell peppers.
  • Use a low-sodium chicken broth to make the gumbo.
  • Thicken the gumbo with a roux made from whole wheat flour and olive oil.
  • Season the gumbo with Cajun spices, such as paprika, cayenne pepper, and garlic powder.
  • Serve the gumbo over rice.

Conclusion:

Low-fat chicken and shrimp gumbo is a delicious and healthy way to enjoy this classic Cajun dish. By using low-fat ingredients and plenty of vegetables, you can make a gumbo that is both flavorful and nutritious. Serve the gumbo over rice for a complete meal.

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