Description
This Slow Cooker Gumbo is a hearty and flavorful dish combining tender chicken, spicy andouille sausage, and the classic Holy Trinity of onion, bell pepper, and celery. Slow-cooked to perfection with a robust blend of Cajun spices and fire roasted tomatoes, it's an easy and delicious meal perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 pound andouille sausage sliced into ½-inch pieces
Vegetables and Aromatics
- 1 medium yellow onion diced
- 1 medium green bell pepper seeded and diced
- 3 celery stalks chopped
- 3 teaspoons garlic minced
- 1 (15 ounces) can fire roasted diced tomatoes
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 Thickeners
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- ¼ cup cornstarch
Instructions
- Add Ingredients: Add all ingredients to the slow cooker except for the bay leaves and cornstarch. Stir the mixture until well combined. Place the bay leaves on top.
- Cook: Cover and cook on high for 3 hours or on low for 6 hours until the chicken is tender and flavors have melded together.
- Thicken Sauce: Remove the bay leaves and scoop out ½ cup of broth. In a separate bowl, mix the broth with the cornstarch until smooth. Pour this mixture back into the slow cooker and stir well.
- Final Cooking: Continue cooking for an additional 15 minutes, uncovered, until the sauce thickens and becomes rich.
- Serve: Serve the gumbo hot over cooked rice and garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
- The "Holy Trinity": Onion, bell pepper, and celery provide authentic Gulf Coast flavor to your gumbo.
- Andouille sausage and Cajun seasoning can be salty, so taste the gumbo before adding any extra salt.
- Adjust the heat to your preference by using more cayenne pepper or adding hot sauce for spicier gumbo, or reduce the cayenne for milder flavor.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days or 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: 12 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
