QUICK AND EASY CHICKEN GUMBO

Quick and Easy Chicken Gumbo image

Provided by Daily Inspiration S @DailyInspiration

Categories Chicken

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon(s) unsalted butter
1 large yellow onion
1 clove(s) garlic, minced
1/2 small green bell pepper
1 medium stalk celery, choppedd fine
2 tablespoon(s) a. p. flour
16 ounce(s) crushed tomatoes
8 ounce(s) chicken broth
1/4 teaspoon(s) hot sauce
1 cup(s) thawed sliced okra, or more to taste
1 1/2 cup(s) cooked chicken, cubed
1/2 teaspoon(s) lemon juice

Steps:

In a large heavy saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Add onion, garlic, bell pepper and celery. Saute for 5 minutes or until softened.
Blend in flour and cook, stirring for approx. 3 minutes. Slowly stir in tomatoes and broth and then add hot pepper sauce.
Bring to a boil until mixture thickens, about 3 minutes. Add thawed okra and return mixture to a boil - then reduce heat and simmer another 6 minutes. Add cooked chicken and stir until warmed; stirring occasionally. Stir in lemon juice and mix well -- serve over rice.

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