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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
Source: buckjunkie.com
Hearty Hunting Camp Chicken & Sausage Gumbo
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

  1. 1In a large pot, cook the sausage over medium heat until browned.
  2. 2Add the chicken and cook until browned on both sides.
  3. 3Remove the meat and add the onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic to the pot; cook until soft.
  4. 4Stir in the diced tomatoes, okra, and chicken broth, bringing it to a simmer.
  5. 5Add the chicken back to the pot with the seasonings and bay leaves.
  6. 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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