First, prepare all the vegetables, chicken, and sausage. Keep them refrigerated.
The heat used by Roux was medium-high. Depending on the stove, it all depends. It takes approximately an hour to make it look like melted milk chocolate. A darker roux can be achieved by cooking it longer.
Cook the vegetables for an additional 10 minutes after adding them.
During the heating process of the vegetable, cook your sausage in a separate saucepan. Adding the roux if the sausages don't get brown enough is fine.
Add some chicken stock to the pan once the sausage is a little browned to loosen the drippings.
Once the roux and vegetables are ready, add the sausage. Pour the remaining stock into the pot, along with Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and bay leaves. Simmer it for 15 to 20 minutes.
Add two cups of water. Bring it to a boil now and skim off any oil on top. Those who claim to know that flavor, however, refer to it.
Add the chicken and cook for one and a half hours. It's time to serve your Cajun Gumbo. Enjoy with white rice!