Ingredients
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- â…“ cup butter
- â…“ cup all-purpose flour
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 28 oz can diced tomatoes
- 1.25 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs cut into bite-sized cubes
- 2 (13 oz) ropes cajun style andouille smoked sausage
- 1 green bell pepper seeded and chopped
- 1 onion chopped
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon cajun/creole seasoning
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper or to taste
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 bay leaves
- optional: 1 cup frozen okra thawed
- parsley for topping
Instructions
- Begin by preparing the roux. Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-high heat, then whisk in flour, cooking for 2–3 minutes until smooth.
- Lower the heat to medium and cook the roux for 15–18 minutes, stirring constantly, until it reaches a deep brown color. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Pour chicken broth and diced tomatoes into the slow cooker. Incorporate the cooled roux and mix well.
- Add chicken, sausage, bell pepper, onion, garlic, Cajun seasoning, oregano, thyme, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, pepper, and bay leaves. Stir thoroughly to combine.
- Cover and cook on low for 6–8 hours or high for 4–5 hours.
- During the last 15 minutes of cooking, take out the bay leaves and skim any excess grease from the surface. Stir in the thawed okra.
- Cover again and cook until the okra is heated throughout.
- Serve the gumbo topped with chopped parsley.
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The roux is essential for flavor; take your time cooking it to deep brown for a richer taste.
Feel free to adjust the heat by modifying the cayenne pepper according to your preference.
Okra is optional; it adds a unique texture but can be skipped if unavailable.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 385 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg