December 11, 2025

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This week, I’m sharing a recipe I created for those moments when you’re torn between craving a comforting Creole gumbo and wanting the satisfaction of cutting into a beautifully roasted chicken breast.

My Pan-Roasted Chicken and Andouille Sausage Gumbo takes all the soulful flavors of a classic gumbo, the Holy Trinity, smoky andouille, okra, and a rich medium-brown roux and transforms them into a silky sauce that still feels cozy and deeply flavorful without the long simmer.

The chicken stays wonderfully crisp, the sauce builds right on the fond for instant depth, and the whole dish comes together as an elevated but approachable weeknight dinner. If you love bold Louisiana flavors but want a faster, skillet-friendly version, this recipe is going to hit the spot.

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-Chef Maika

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Pan-Roasted Chicken and Andouille Sausage Gumbo

This Pan-Roasted Chicken and Andouille Sausage Gumbo brings the deep, soulful flavor of a long-simmered Creole gumbo to a quick, small-batch skillet recipe perfect for weeknights. With crispy skin-on chicken breasts and a rich okra-thickened sauce built right on the fond, this dish delivers bold Louisiana flavor without the all-day commitment.

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