Slow Cooker Cajun Gumbo Recipe
An authentic Cajun Gumbo recipe for your slow cooker. Packed with meat, vegetables, and seafood. Yummy!
Servings 8 - 10 serves
Ingredients
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup sliced celery
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1 cup chopped green bell pepper
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 cans 14.5 ounces fire roasted diced tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon Creole seasoning
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1 package 12 ounces frozen sliced okra
- 1 pound Andouille sausage sliced
- 3 sprigs fresh thyme
- Cooked rice
- 1 ½ pounds raw peeled and deveined shrimp
Instructions
- To make a roux, heat the oil in a medium skillet over medium heat and add the flour. Cook the roux, whisking frequently, until it turns a chocolate brown color. Reduce the heat as needed to avoid burning. This will take approximately 15 minutes.
- Combine celery, green pepper, and onion in a mixing bowl. Cook for 1–2 minutes. Cook for another 2 minutes after adding the garlic. Place the mixture in the slow cooker crock.
- In a slow cooker, combine chicken broth, tomatoes, Creole spice, chicken, sausage, okra, and thyme.
- Cook on HIGH for 3 ½ to 4 hours or LOW for 6 ½ to 7 hours. Stir in the shrimp. Cook for a few minutes, or until the shrimp is cooked through.
- Serve with rice.