Bring the soulful spirit of a Louisiana backyard cookout into your home with our Louisiana Backyard Cajun Gumbo—a warm, savory blend rooted in tradition and made easy for everyday cooks.

Louisiana Backyard Cajun Gumbo

Hearty Meals

$9.99

A Taste of the Bayou, Right From Your Kitchen

Bring the soulful spirit of a Louisiana backyard cookout into your home with our Louisiana Backyard Cajun Gumbo—a warm, savory blend rooted in tradition and made easy for everyday cooks. This dry gumbo mix is a tribute to the rich Cajun culture we fell in love with during a sunset picnic near the bayou, where smoky aromas drifted through the moss-draped trees.

At the heart of this gumbo is a deep, dark roux, blended with the classic “holy trinity” of Cajun cooking: onions, bell peppers, and celery. With every bite, you’ll taste the layers of bold, rustic flavor that define true Southern comfort food.

Serve it over hot rice, add your favorite proteins (we love andouille sausage, chicken, or shrimp), and let your kitchen fill with the aromas of slow-simmered tradition.

Whether you're hosting friends or just need a cozy night in, this gumbo brings backyard Louisiana flavor to your table—no plane ticket required.

Nutrition: Clean Label, Nothing Artificial, No Added Salt, Gluten Free, Non-GMO,
Serves: 8 

Cooktime: 70 Minutes

Heat: Mild

Adding to cart… The item has been added

Rice, Onion, Bell Pepper, Celery, Paprika, Garlic, Thyme, Chipotle powder, Oregano, Bay leaf.

Nutrition: Clean Label, Nothing Artificial, No Added Salt, Gluten Free, Non-GMO.

  • 1 Tbsp.oil
  • 1 package smoked kielbasa sausage or andouille for more heat (13-16 oz.)
  • 3 boneless, skinless chicken thighs or 1-2 chicken breasts (10 oz.)
  • 1 stick unsalted butter (1/2 cup)
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 8 cups chicken broth (64 oz.)

  • Slice sausage link lengthwise and then crosswise into 1/4" thick half circles. In a 4-quart pot, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add the sausage and sauté until browned and crispy, 5-10 minutes. Remove sausage to a cutting board to cool, leaving rendered fat. Add chicken thighs to pot and sauté 4-5 minutes per side. Remove chicken to cutting board to cool. Reduce chicken to cutting board to cool. Reduce heat to MEDIUM-LOW.
  • Making the 'roux', you'll need to stir CONTINUOUSLY for this step. In the same pot, add butter until melted then add flour. Deglazed pot (scrape bits from bottom) with a wooden spoon or whisk. Roux will thicken to a paste and then thin out after a couple minutes (keep stirring!). Around 5-8 minutes, roux will darken to a pale brown, keep stirring until it turns light brown or peanut butter color, about 10-12 minutes total. We like it around here, but you may continue until dark brown (up to 25 minutes). The longer it cooks the darker/thinner it gets and the nuttier/richer the flavor becomes.
  • Add contents of the vegetable and seasoning packet and stir for 30 seconds. Add 1 cup broth and stir until mixed. Add the rest of the broth and increase heat to medium-high. Shred or dice cooled chicken and add to pot along with sausage. Bring to boil, reduce to simmer, cover, and cook over low heat for 30 minutes, stirring occassionally.
  • While soup simmers, place the rice in a 2-quart pot with 3 cups water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 15 minutes. Turn off heat, fluff rice with fork, and re-cover.
  • To serve place 3/4 cup scoop of rice into each bowl. Ladle ~ 1 1/2 cups gumbo into same bowl and serve with crusty French bread.

Recipe Adaptations

Vegan

Slow Cooker

Pressure Cooker

Recipe Variations

Cooking & Nutrition Tips

LET'S GO

Product Reviews

  • 5
    Louisiana backyard Cajun Gumbo mix

    Posted by Louise G on Nov 23rd 2022

    This was delicious. I make a gumbo that takes all afternoon, but this one only takes 70 minutes. This has more of a Cajun kick than my usual famous cook’s recipe. Love this and will buy more.

  • 5
    SOOOOOOO Good and Worth the Trouble!

    Posted by ANGELA GLICK on Nov 22nd 2022

    I didn't really expect this to take so much effort on a busy day (my fault exclusively for not really reading the directions), but it was SO worth it! This is a new household favorite and I'll be making it again VERY soon!

(14 reviews)
WRITE A REVIEW

Related Products