Campfire
Dinner
Gluten-Free
Hearty Hunting Camp Chicken & Sausage Gumbo
Warm up after a long day afield with this robust gumbo, packing big flavor fast. Ideal for chilly evenings at deer camp or any outdoor gathering.
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Added August 17, 2026

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 30 min
Serves: 6
Difficulty: Easy
Ingredients
- •1 lb chicken
- •1 lb sausage
- •1 large onion
- •1 green bell pepper
- •1 stalk celery
- •3 cloves garlic
- •2 cups okra
- •4 cups chicken broth
- •1 can canned diced tomatoes
- •2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- •1 cup rice
- •2 bay leaves
Equipment
- • Large pot
- • Measuring cups
- • Cutting board
- • Knife
Instructions
- 1In a large pot, cook the sausage over medium heat until browned.
- 2Add the chicken and cook until browned on both sides.
- 3Remove the meat and add the onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic to the pot; cook until soft.
- 4Stir in the diced tomatoes, okra, and chicken broth, bringing it to a simmer.
- 5Add the chicken back to the pot with the seasonings and bay leaves.
- 6Stir in the rice and simmer until cooked, about 20 minutes.
Camp tips
- • Use smoked sausage for an extra layer of flavor.
- • Feel free to add other vegetables like corn or bell peppers to customize your gumbo.
Food safety & trail facts
- Calories:
- 450
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