How to Make Slow Cooker Chicken and Sausage Gumbo - A Step-by-Step Guide

Slow Cooker Chicken and Sausage Gumbo is a comforting and flavorful dish that is perfect for those busy days when you don't have the time to stand over a stove. This classic Louisiana dish is packed with tender chicken, spicy andouille sausage, and a rich, flavorful broth that will warm you up from the inside out. It's a one-pot wonder that is sure to become a family favorite.

Gumbo is a traditional Creole dish that has its roots in Louisiana and is a staple in Cajun and Creole cuisin...

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Ingredients

  • ⅓ cup vegetable oil
  • ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 cups water
  • ¾ pound smoked sausage, quartered lengthwise and sliced
  • 1 ½ cups cubed cooked chicken
  • 2 cups sliced okra
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • ½ cup chopped green bell pepper
  • ½ cup chopped celery
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 6 hrs 20 mins
  • Total Time: 6 hrs 40 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Heat the vegetable oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Whisk in the flour to form a thick paste until smooth, about 3 minutes.
  • Reduce heat to medium and continue cooking, whisking constantly, until the flour turns a dark reddish-brown roux, about 15 minutes. Set aside to cool.
  • Pour water into a slow cooker.
  • Stir in the roux, sausage, chicken, okra, onion, bell pepper, celery, garlic, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
  • Cover and cook on Low for 6 to 7 hours.
  • Skim off fat with a spoon.
  • Nutrition

    447 cal.

    • Total Fat: 33g
    • Saturated Fat: 9g
    • Cholesterol: 65mg
    • Sodium: 1083mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 13g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 24g
    • Vitamin C: 21mg
    • Calcium: 69mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 461mg