Chicken and Andouille Sausage Gumbo

INGREDIENTS

1 tbsp

plus 1/2 cup vegetable oil

16 oz

andouille sausage, sliced in 1/4-1/2 rounds

4 lb

boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces

1 1/2 tbsp

Creole seasoning

1 cup

all-purpose flour

2 1/2 cups

diced onions

1 cup

diced celery

1 cup

diced red bell pepper

1/2 tsp

cayenne pepper

bay leaves

9 cups

canned low-sodium chicken broth

White rice for serving

Chopped parsley (optional)

Diced green onions (optional)

1 tbsp

file powder (optional)

Hot sauce (optional)