Best Slow Cooker Freezer Pack Gumbo Recipes

SLOW COOKER GUMBO

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A delicious crockpot gumbo that is easy to 'dump' and cook. With an optional roux base for a more authentic flavor this traditional Creole dish can now be a weeknight favorite.

Provided by Lauren Schmidt

Time 6h10m

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

4 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons flour
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 onion, diced
3 celery stalks, diced
28 ounce can diced tomatoes (the big can)
1 ½ pounds chicken thighs, boneless skinless
1 package andouille sausage, sliced
1 pound raw shrimp (add at the end)
1 tablespoon cajun seasoning
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon dried thyme
2 cups chicken broth
1 teaspoon minced garlic
2 cups cooked rice for serving

Steps:

Optional: Make a roux using the optional butter and flour. On the stovetop add the butter to a skillet over medium heat. Once melted and starting to bubble add the flour to the butter. Whisk to combine and continue to whisk until the mixture becomes a dark brown color about 4 minutes. Remove from the heat, set aside until you are ready to add the the crockpot.
Add the diced red bell pepper, onion, celery, diced tomatoes, chicken thighs, sliced andouille, cajun seasoning, salt, thyme, broth, minced garlic, and if you are using it the optional roux from step one. Do NOT add the shrimp yet.
Stir to combine and cook on LOW 6-7 hours or HIGH 3-4 hours.
During the last 15 minutes of cooking stir in the shrimp. I recommend leaving the shells on for maximum flavor but it isn't absolutely necessary. Once the shrimp is pink and no longer translucent the gumbo is ready to eat. Serve over a bed of rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 501 calories, Carbohydrate 27 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 327 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 22 grams fat, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 50 grams protein, SaturatedFat 9 grams saturated fat, ServingSize about 1.5 cups over rice, Sodium 2443 milligrams sodium, Sugar 6 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams unsaturated fat

SLOW COOKER CHICKEN GUMBO

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This great-tasting chicken and sausage gumbo recipe is made in the slow cooker with okra, smoked sausage, bell pepper, celery, and other seasonings.

Provided by Diana Rattray

Categories Entree Dinner Lunch Side Dish Soup

Time 8h25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup cooking oil (a neutral-flavor oil, such as corn oil or canola)
3 cups chicken broth
12 to 16 ounces smoked sausage (spicy sausage, such as andouille ), sliced about 1/2-inch thick
2 to 3 cups diced cooked chicken
1 1/2 cups sliced okra
1 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1/2 cup chopped celery
4 cloves garlic, minced
Dash of salt, to taste
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper

Steps:

In a heavy 2-quart saucepan stir together flour and oil until smooth.
Cook over medium-high heat for 4 minutes, stirring constantly.
Reduce heat to medium.
Continue to cook, stirring constantly, for about 15 minutes more or until roux is dark reddish brown.
Let the roux cool.
Add chicken broth to a 3 1/2- to 6-quart slow cooker. Stir in the roux.
Add sausage, chicken, okra , onion, green pepper, celery, garlic, salt, pepper, and red pepper.
Cover and cook on low for 7 to 9 hours, or on high for 4 to 5 hours.
Skim off fat. Serve and enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 555 kcal, Carbohydrate 14 g, Cholesterol 112 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 28 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Sodium 1248 mg, Sugar 5 g, Fat 43 g, ServingSize 6 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g