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savory slow cooker dish

Slow Cooker Gumbo

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 6 hours 25 minutes
Course Main
Cuisine Creole
Servings 6 servings

Equipment

  • 1 slow cooker
  • 1 large skillet
  • 1 sharp knife
  • 1 Cutting board
  • 1 Wooden spoon

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound chicken thighs boneless, skinless, cut into pieces
  • 1 pound smoked sausage sliced
  • 1/2 pound shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup onion chopped
  • 1 cup green bell pepper chopped
  • 1 cup celery chopped
  • 3 clove garlic minced
  • 1 can diced tomatoes 14.5 ounces
  • 4 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1/2 teaspoon thyme dried
  • 3 cup cooked rice
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped, optional

Instructions
 

  • Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat and whisk in the flour to make a roux, stirring constantly until it is a dark caramel color.
  • Add the chopped onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic to the roux and cook for 5 minutes until softened.
  • Transfer the vegetable and roux mixture to the slow cooker.
  • Add the chicken, sausage, diced tomatoes, chicken broth, Cajun seasoning, bay leaves, and thyme to the slow cooker.
  • Stir well to combine all ingredients.
  • Cover and cook on low for 6 hours.
  • In the last 15 minutes of cooking, add the shrimp to the slow cooker and stir.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Remove bay leaves before serving.
  • Serve over cooked rice and garnish with fresh parsley if desired.

Notes

For a deeper flavor, you can brown the chicken pieces and sausage in the skillet before starting the roux. Adjust the level of Cajun seasoning according to your spice preference. Be sure to keep a close watch on your roux to prevent it from burning.
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