How to Make Gumbo in a Slow Cooker Tutorial

- Meat:

- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces

- 1 pound smoked sausage, cut into 1-inch pieces

- Vegetables:

- 1 large onion, chopped

- 3 stalks celery, chopped

- 3 cloves garlic, minced

- 2 green bell peppers, chopped

- 2 cups fresh okra, sliced

- Seasonings:

- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning

- 1 teaspoon salt

- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

- Other:

- 2 cups chicken broth

- 1 cup water

- 1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained

- 1/2 cup long-grain white rice

- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves

Instructions

1. Combine the ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the chicken, smoked sausage, onion, celery, garlic, bell peppers, okra, Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.

2. Transfer to the slow cooker: Transfer the mixture to a 5-quart slow cooker.

3. Add the liquids: Pour the chicken broth and water into the slow cooker.

4. Stir in the tomatoes: Stir in the diced tomatoes.

5. Cook on low: Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours, or until the chicken and sausage are cooked through.

6. Add the rice: Stir in the rice and cook on low for an additional 1 hour, or until the rice is cooked through.

7. Serve: Serve immediately, garnished with parsley.

Tips

- If you don't have a slow cooker, you can make this recipe in a Dutch oven over medium-low heat for about 2 hours, or until the chicken and sausage are cooked through and the rice is tender.

- You can also use other types of meat in this recipe, such as shrimp, crawfish, or fish.

- If you want a spicier gumbo, add some cayenne pepper or hot sauce to taste.

- Serve gumbo with your favorite sides, such as rice, bread, or potato salad.