Description
Experience the vibrant flavors of Creole and Cajun cuisine with this Easy Slow Cooker Crockpot Gumbo. This hearty dish combines tender chicken, smoky andouille sausage, succulent shrimp, and nutritious okra in a rich, spicy broth. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights in, it’s simple to prepare and allows for customization to suit your taste—whether you prefer it mild or with an extra kick. Let the slow cooker do the work while you enjoy the delightful aroma filling your home. Serve it over rice or with cornbread for a truly satisfying meal that captures the essence of Southern comfort food.
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 oz andouille sausage
- 1 lb skinless chicken breasts
- 1 lb raw shrimp
- 1 cup chopped green peppers
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 2 cups frozen chopped okra
- 24 oz chicken broth
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 tablespoon Creole seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon thyme
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (Optional)
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Brown the sliced sausage in a skillet over medium-high heat for 3-4 minutes.
- In the same skillet, create a roux by melting butter and olive oil, then whisking in flour until deep brown.
- Stir in vegetables (green peppers, celery, onion) into the roux and cook until softened.
- Add spices and minced garlic to the roux; mix well.
- Transfer everything to a slow cooker and add chicken broth and okra.
- Place chicken breasts and browned sausage into the slow cooker; cover with lid.
- Cook on High for 3-4 hours or Low for 7-8 hours.
- Shred cooked chicken before adding raw shrimp; cook until shrimp is bright pink.
- Serve warm in bowls.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 hours (Low) or 3 hours (High)
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Creole/Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg