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Louisiana Style Gumbo Crock Pot Recipe

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Description

Louisiana style gumbo is a classic southern dish that is sure to be a family favorite. This gumbo is a delicious mix of chicken, sausage, and shrimp cooked in a flavorful broth. It’s easy to make in a slow cooker or crock pot, making it perfect for busy weeknights. Serve with rice or crusty French bread for a complete meal.

Prep Time

This gumbo recipe takes about 10 minutes to prepare. Gather all the ingredients and have them ready before you begin. Once everything is prepped, the gumbo takes about 6 hours to cook in the slow cooker.

Cook Time

6 hours

Ingredients

  • 1 pound chicken, cut into cubes
  • 1 pound smoked sausage, cut into slices
  • 1 pound raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 cup onion, diced
  • 1 cup celery, diced
  • 1 cup bell pepper, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tablespoons hot sauce
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt butter. Add chicken, sausage and shrimp and cook until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a 6-quart slow cooker.

2. Add onion, celery, bell pepper and garlic to the slow cooker. Add oregano, cayenne pepper, paprika, thyme and bay leaves. Stir to combine.

3. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, chicken broth and Worcestershire sauce. Pour over the mixture in the slow cooker. Add hot sauce and stir to combine.

4. Cover and cook on low heat for 6 hours, stirring occasionally.

5. After 6 hours, stir in parsley and season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve with rice or crusty French bread.

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • 6-quart slow cooker
  • Medium bowl
  • Whisk
  • Spoon

Notes

For a gluten-free gumbo, use a gluten-free flour in place of the all-purpose flour.

Nutrition: Per Serving

Calories: 370, Total Fat: 15g, Saturated Fat: 6g, Cholesterol: 129mg, Sodium: 1427mg, Total Carbohydrates: 28g, Dietary Fiber: 3g, Protein: 28g

Recipe Tips

This gumbo can also be made in the oven. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Follow steps 1-3, then transfer to a large Dutch oven. Cover and bake for 1 hour, stirring occasionally. After 1 hour, stir in parsley and season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve with rice or crusty French bread.

For a thicker gumbo, add 1/2 cup of cornstarch or arrowroot powder to 1 cup of cold water. Stir until smooth, then add to the gumbo in the last hour of cooking.

For more heat, add more cayenne pepper or a pinch of red pepper flakes. You can also use spicy sausage instead of regular sausage.


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