Description
This crockpot chicken and sausage gumbo is a rich, hearty dish packed with bold Cajun flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- ⅓ cup butter
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 28 oz can diced tomatoes
- 1.25 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs (cut into bite-sized cubes)
- 2 (13 oz) ropes cajun style andouille smoked sausage
- 1 green bell pepper (seeded and chopped)
- 1 onion (chopped)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon Cajun/Creole seasoning
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (or to taste)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- 2 bay leaves
- Optional: 1 cup frozen okra (thawed)
- Parsley (for topping)
Instructions
- Start by making the roux. Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir in the flour and cook for 2–3 minutes, stirring constantly until smooth.
- Reduce the heat to medium and continue cooking the roux for 15–18 minutes, stirring constantly, until it turns a deep brown color. Remove from the heat and allow it to cool slightly.
- Add the chicken broth and diced tomatoes (with their juice) to the slow cooker. Stir in the cooled roux until everything is well combined.
- Add the chicken pieces, andouille sausage, bell pepper, onion, garlic, Creole seasoning, dried oregano, dried thyme, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, pepper, and bay leaves. Stir to combine.
- Cover and cook on low for 6–8 hours or high for 4–5 hours.
- During the last 15 minutes of cooking, remove the bay leaves and skim off any excess grease from the top. Stir in the thawed okra.
- Cover again and cook until the okra is heated through.
- Serve topped with chopped parsley.
Notes
- This dish is better the next day as the flavors develop.
- Serve over rice for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 30 min
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Crockpot Chicken Sausage Gumbo