Hearty Chicken Gumbo
1 lb. bacon, chopped
1 ½ lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1” chunks
1 ½ lb. boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1” chunks
3 ½ c. chicken broth
1 (28 oz.) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 (15 oz.) can whole kernel corn, drained
1 (16 oz.) pkg. frozen cut okra, thawed
1 tsp. salt & black pepper
In soup pot, brown bacon over MEDIUM heat 10-12 minutes, or until golden; drain. Add remaining ingredients; bring to boil. Allow to boil 35-40 minutes, or until chicken is no longer pink and gumbo has thickened, stirring occasionally. (For more flavor, add some hot pepper sauce, just before serving).