Slow Cooker Chicken Gumbo
A hearty and flavorful slow cooker chicken gumbo packed with tender chicken, smoky sausage, and fresh vegetables simmered in a rich, spiced broth. Perfect for an easy, comforting meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 6
Ingredients
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 large onion, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
2 celery stalks, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 pound smoked turkey sausage, sliced
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 teaspoon dried thyme
2 teaspoons smoked paprika
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 bay leaves
1 cup okra, sliced
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
3 green onions, sliced
Cooked white rice, for serving
Instructions
In a large skillet over medium heat, heat the vegetable oil.
Whisk in the all-purpose flour and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture turns a dark brown color, about 7 to 10 minutes, to make a roux.
Transfer the roux to the slow cooker.
Add the diced onion, green bell pepper, celery, and garlic to the slow cooker.
Add the chicken pieces and smoked turkey sausage slices.
Pour in the chicken broth and diced tomatoes with their juice.
Add the dried thyme, smoked paprika, dried oregano, cayenne pepper, black pepper, salt, and bay leaves.
Stir everything together to combine.
Cover and cook on low for 6 hours.
About 30 minutes before serving, stir in the sliced okra.
Remove the bay leaves and discard.
Stir in the chopped fresh parsley and sliced green onions.
Serve the gumbo hot over cooked white rice.