SLOW COOKER CHICKEN AND SAUSAGE GUMBO

Slow Cooker Chicken and Sausage Gumbo image

Compared to other methods of preparing gumbo this one is relatively quick and simple. The results however are top-notch and sure to please. Serve with rice.

Provided by learntosink

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Stews Gumbo Recipes

Time 6h40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

⅓ cup vegetable oil
⅓ cup all-purpose flour
3 cups water
¾ pound smoked sausage, quartered lengthwise and sliced
1 ½ cups cubed cooked chicken
2 cups sliced okra
1 cup chopped onion
½ cup chopped green bell pepper
½ cup chopped celery
4 cloves garlic, minced
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

Heat the vegetable oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Whisk in the flour to form a thick paste until smooth, about 3 minutes.
Reduce heat to medium and continue cooking, whisking constantly, until the flour turns a dark reddish-brown roux, about 15 minutes. Set aside to cool.
Pour water into a slow cooker.
Stir in the roux, sausage, chicken, okra, onion, bell pepper, celery, garlic, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
Cover and cook on Low for 6 to 7 hours.
Skim off fat with a spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 447.2 calories, Carbohydrate 13 g, Cholesterol 64.8 mg, Fat 33 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 24.2 g, SaturatedFat 8.8 g, Sodium 1083 mg, Sugar 3.2 g