Description
This Slow Cooker Gumbo is a hearty and flavorful dish featuring tender chicken thighs, andouille sausage, and a classic mix of vegetables simmered with Cajun spices. Perfectly spiced and thickened for a delicious, comforting meal served over rice.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 pound andouille sausage sliced into ½-inch pieces
Vegetables
- 1 medium yellow onion diced
- 1 medium green bell pepper seeded and diced
- 3 celery stalks chopped
- 15 ounces fire roasted diced tomatoes
- 3 teaspoons garlic minced
Spices and Seasonings
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 bay leaves
Liquids and Thickener
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- ¼ cup cornstarch
Instructions
- Add Ingredients: Place the chicken thighs, andouille sausage, diced onion, green bell pepper, celery, fire roasted diced tomatoes, minced garlic, black pepper, paprika, onion powder, Cajun seasoning, cayenne pepper, and low-sodium chicken broth into the slow cooker. Stir all ingredients together until well combined. Add the bay leaves on top.
- Cook: Cover the slow cooker and cook the gumbo on high for 3 hours or on low for 6 hours, allowing flavors to meld and the protein to become tender.
- Thicken the Gumbo: Remove and discard the bay leaves after cooking. Take ½ cup of the cooking broth out and mix it thoroughly with the ¼ cup cornstarch until smooth. Pour this mixture back into the slow cooker and stir well to combine.
- Finish Cooking: Continue cooking the gumbo in the slow cooker for an additional 15 minutes to allow the sauce to thicken to the perfect consistency.
- Serve: Serve the gumbo hot over cooked rice, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
- The "Holy Trinity" of onion, bell pepper, and celery gives this gumbo its authentic Gulf Coast flavor.
- Andouille sausage and Cajun seasoning can be salty; taste the gumbo before adding any additional salt.
- Adjust the heat level to your preference by increasing cayenne pepper or adding hot sauce for more spice, or reducing for a milder flavor.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days or frozen for up to 3 months for easy future meals.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
