“Big” because it makes a LOT. “Easy” because it’s super simple!

• 1 lb chicken (bone-in or boneless, your choice)
• 1 lb frozen cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 lb cooked smoked sausage, sliced (can use Cajun spiced)*
• 2 cups frozen sliced okra
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup flour
• 1 medium can diced tomatoes with bell or chile peppers
• 1 yellow or red onion, diced
• 5 cups water
• 1 tbsp chicken bouillon base
• 1 tbsp minced garlic
• 1 tbsp dried parsley
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• Up to 1 tsp cayenne *(optional — if you buy Cajun sausage, you can omit this)
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• Cooked jasmine rice (to serve gumbo over)*