This Crock Pot Chicken and Sausage Gumbo is full of smoky sausage, tender chicken, and flavorful vegetables all slow-cooked to perfection in the comfort of your own home. This southern-inspired dish is perfect for any occasion and will surely become one of your favorite things to make.
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Why you'll love this recipe
✔️ This recipe can be made in a slow cooker or an instant pot, making it perfect for busy weekdays or lazy weekends.
✔️ With creole seasoning and traditional gumbo ingredients this dish is bursting with authentic Cajun flavors that will transport you straight to New Orleans.
✔️ The combination of vegetables, sausage, and chicken makes it a hearty one-pot meal that will keep the whole family fed.
Ingredients
Please refer to the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post for the exact measurements.
- dark roux
- white or yellow onion
- fresh garlic
- smoked sausage
- chicken broth
- white vinegar
- cajun seasoning
- rotisserie chicken
- fresh or frozen okra
Instructions
This is an overview of the instructions. For complete directions, scroll down to the bottom.
- Add the dark roux, diced onion, minced garlic, smoked sausage coins, chicken broth, white vinegar and Cajun seasoning to a 6 quart or bigger crock pot.
- Cook on high for 2 hours (or low for 4 hours).
- Add the deboned chicken and frozen okra and cook on high for another 2 hours.
- Serve gumbo over rice.
Equipment
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- Slow Cooker - 6 quart of larger
- Large skillet - for the roux
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FAQ's
The two rules of gumbo in cajun cooking are: to never use tomatoes and to never use store-bought roux. But, since you are making this in your house, feel free to make it however you desire.
No, you don't need to brown the sausage before putting it in the gumbo. The sausage will be cooked in the slow cooker and will be tender and delicious when finished.
Most people prefer to use long-grain white rice when making gumbo, but you can also use brown rice or wild rice if desired. I prefer white rice I think it has the best texture.
Test kitchen tips
- When are you making the roux for the gumbo, make sure to use white flour, this will allow you to get the best texture and flavor for this easy slow cooker gumbo.
- Click here for a refresher on how to make a roux for gumbo.
- You need a dark brown roux for this recipe, don't stop cooking it when it turns golden brown like you would for gravy. You want it to be darker than that. Keep cooking and stirring it until a dark reddish brown roux forms.
- Not a fan of the slimy texture of okra? Use frozen, it has less slime than fresh.
- If you don't have a rotisserie chicken on hand, you can cook some chicken breast, or even skinless chicken thighs and shred those for this meal.
- I think that fresh parsley or even sliced green onions make the best garnish for this hearty meal.
Variations
- Want to add more vegetables to your sausage gumbo recipe? You can add in the holy trinity of onions, celery, and green bell pepper, instead of just using onions and okra. It will turn out great either way.
- If you like more spice in your creole cooking add more cajun seasoning, or you can add a dash of cayenne pepper or a splash of Tabasco sauce to take up the heat.
- For additional flavor feel free to get creative and add a bay leaf, garlic powder, or your favorite fresh herbs to your gumbo.
- Andouille sausage is traditionally used in gumbo, however, if you are not a fan of the spice in them you can use regular smoked sausage instead.
Storage
Refrigerate - Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days. One of the best things about gumbo if you ask me is that it tastes even better the next day.
Freeze - Gumbo freezes well for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
Reheat - In a saucepan on medium heat, stirring occasionally until heated through, or microwave individual servings until hot.
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Serve with
- This Copycat Chipotle Cilantro Lime Rice makes a delicious bed of rice to serve with this comfort food. Your family will love these flavors paired together.
- You may not know this but in the south people like to serve deviled eggs or potato salad with a meal like this crockpot gumbo recipe. So, why choose between the two when you can make this Deviled Egg Potato Salad instead?
- If you ask me you can't have Southern food without a side of Cast Iron Skillet Cornbread. Nothing says the south more than a good cornbread recipe.
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Crockpot Chicken and Sausage Gumbo
Equipment
Ingredients
- ¾ cup dark roux or ¾ cup oil, ¾ cup all-purpose rlour
- 1 large onion diced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 pound smoked sausage sliced into coins
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 1 tablespoon cajun seasoning
- 1 rotisserie chicken deboned and chopped
- 1 pound frozen okra can also use one pound fresh okra, sliced
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Instructions
- Add the dark roux, diced onion, minced garlic, smoked sausage coins, chicken broth, white vinegar and Cajun seasoning to a 6 quart or bigger crock pot.
- Cook on high for 2 hours (or low for 4 hours).
- Add the deboned chicken and frozen okra and cook on high for another 2 hours.
- Serve gumbo over rice.
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