Lean and Green Chicken and Shrimp Gumbo

Name: Chicken and Shrimp Gumbo
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 3
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 tbsp Canola Oil; 1 small Scallions; 2 stalk Celery; 1.5 cup Diced Tomatoes; 2 cup Water; 1/4 tsp Dried Thyme; 1 small Bay Leaf; 1/4 tsp Cayenne Pepper; 1.5 cup Okra; 1 lbs Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs; 1 large Red Bell Peppers; 2 cup Frozen Riced Cauliflower; 3/4 lbs Raw Shrimp; 1/4 tsp Salt; 1/4 tsp Black Pepper

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Mar 15, 2021 | Jump to Instructions

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OPTAVIA Counts:

1

Lean
3

Green
1

Healthy Fat
2

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Did we mention how much we love Gumbo? No, well we love gumbo and you're going to love this Chicken and Shrimp Gumbo recipe too! It hits all the high spots on flavor but won't weigh you down with extra carbs and calories!

Would your family eat

American

food at almost every meal? Complete this lean and green

Chicken and Shrimp Gumbo

recipe and you'll have a

American

meal that is on plan and second to none!

Difficulty

Easy

Servings

Cooking Time

30 minutes

Prep Time

20 minutes

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Lean & Green Chicken and Shrimp Gumbo Ingredients

1 tbsp Canola Oil
1 small Scallions Chopped
2 stalk Celery Diced
1.5 cup Diced Tomatoes
2 cup Water
1/4 tsp Dried Thyme
1 small Bay Leaf
1/4 tsp Cayenne Pepper
1.5 cup Okra Chopped
1 lbs Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs
2 cup Frozen Riced Cauliflower
3/4 lbs Raw Shrimp
1/4 tsp Salt (optional)*
1/4 tsp Black Pepper
1 large Red Bell Peppers Diced

Lean & Green Chicken and Shrimp Gumbo Instructions

Heat oil in a large pot, and add the garlic, scallions, celery, and bell pepper; cook until translucent.
Add the tomatoes, water, thyme, bay leaf, and cayenne; simmer for 15 minutes.
Add the okra and chicken and continue to simmer for about 10 minutes.
Add the cauliflower and shrimp, and simmer for 3 minutes or until shrimp is cooked through. If gumbo is too thick, add water as desired. Season with salt and pepper, and serve hot.