How to Make Slow Cooker Chicken Gumbo with Shrimp - A Step-by-Step Guide

Chicken gumbo is a classic Cajun dish that is packed full of flavor and comforting ingredients. This slow cooker version of chicken gumbo with shrimp is a surefire way to satisfy your cravings for a delicious and hearty meal. By using a slow cooker, you can let the flavors meld together and develop over several hours, resulting in a rich and complex gumbo that is perfect for any occasion.

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Ingredients

  • 1 Reynolds® Slow Cooker Liner
  • 2 (14.5 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut up
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 green sweet pepper, chopped
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 pound fresh or frozen medium shrimp (thawed if frozen), peeled and deveined
  • 4 cups hot cooked white or brown rice

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 6 hrs 5 mins
  • Total Time: 6 hrs 20 mins
  • Servings: 8

  • Line a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker with Reynolds slow cooker liner.
  • Place tomatoes, chicken, broth, green pepper, onion, celery, garlic, Cajun seasoning, black pepper, and cayenne pepper into the prepared slow cooker. Stir gently with a wooden spoon or rubber scraper to combine.
  • Cover and cook on Low for 6 hours.
  • Remove the lid and stir in shrimp gently with a wooden spoon or rubber scraper. Cover and continue cooking on Low until shrimp is opaque, about 3 minutes more. Serve over cooked rice.
  • Nutrition

    282 cal.

    • Total Fat: 7g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 119mg
    • Sodium: 562mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 32g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 22g
    • Vitamin C: 23mg
    • Calcium: 76mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 480mg