Description
This Slow Cooker Gumbo is a hearty and flavorful dish perfect for a comforting meal. Made with tender chicken thighs, smoky andouille sausage, the classic 'holy trinity' of vegetables, and a blend of Cajun spices, this gumbo simmers slowly to develop rich, deep flavors. Thickened with a cornstarch slurry, it's ideal served over rice and garnished with fresh parsley.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 pound andouille sausage sliced into ½-inch pieces
Vegetables & Aromatics
- 1 medium yellow onion diced
- 1 medium green bell pepper seeded and diced
- 3 celery stalks chopped
- 3 teaspoon garlic minced
- 15 ounces fire roasted diced tomatoes
Spices & Seasonings
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon cajun seasoning
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 bay leaves
Liquids & Thickener
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- ¼ cup cornstarch
Instructions
- Add Ingredients: Add all ingredients except bay leaves and cornstarch to the slow cooker. Stir well to combine. Place bay leaves on top of the mixture.
- Cook Gumbo: Cover the slow cooker and cook on high for 3 hours or on low for 6 hours until the chicken is tender and flavors have melded together.
- Prepare Slurry: Remove the bay leaves from the gumbo. Take out ½ cup of the cooking broth and mix it with the cornstarch to create a slurry.
- Thicken Gumbo: Pour the cornstarch slurry back into the slow cooker with the gumbo. Stir well to combine and continue cooking for 15 minutes or until the sauce thickens to desired consistency.
- Serve: Serve the gumbo hot over cooked rice and garnish 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, so taste before adding extra salt to the dish.
- Adjust the heat level by increasing cayenne pepper or adding hot sauce for spicier gumbo, or reduce for milder taste.
- Leftovers stay fresh refrigerated for up to 2 days or can be frozen for up to 3 months for convenient 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: 15 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
