Ingredients:
- 1 package of Camellia Brand Red Bean Gumbo Mix
- 4 boneless chicken breasts, cut in 1/2-inch pieces (about 24 ounces)
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 2 medium onions, chopped (about 2 cups)
- 3 stalks of celery, chopped (about 1 cup)
- 2 carrots, chopped (about 1 cup)
- 4 quarts of chicken broth
- 1 cup of long grain rice
- 1 cup of green onions (optional)
Directions:
- Rinse and inspect beans.
- Using 1/3 of the enclosed spice packet, liberally coat the chicken.
- In a large heavy pot, heat 1 tablespoon of oil. Brown chicken and remove from pot.
- Add the remaining oil, onions, celery and carrots. Sauté over medium high heat for 5 minutes or until vegetables begin to soften.
- Add beans, broth, chicken and remaining spice packet. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover and simmer 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Add rice and simmer 30 minutes, until beans are soft and rice is cooked.
- Garnish with green onions if desired.
Notes:
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Add water as necessary to obtain desired consistency.