How to Make Chicken & Sausage Gumbo in A Crock Pot

I truly love to eat a Chicken & Sausage Gumbo. Its such a simple yet great tasting and satisfying meal. Below is my recipe on how to make a good Chicken & Sausage Gumbo in a crock pot.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

1. Ingredients for Chicken & Sausage Gumbo in a Crock Pot:
   
   1/3 cup flour
   1/3 cup cooking oil
   2 1/2 cups chicken broth
   1 cup of vegetable or beef broth
   1 can of diced tomatoes
   12 to 16 ounces smoked sausage
   ¾ to 1 pound of chicken in bit size pieces
   1 to 2 cups sliced okra (frozen if you can’t find fresh)
   1 cup chopped onion
   1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
   1/2 cup chopped celery
   4 cloves garlic, minced
   salt, to taste (very little)
   1/2 teaspoon pepper
   1 teaspoon dried oregano
   1 teaspoon dried thyme
   2 bay leaves
   1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne
   boiled white rice

2. 
   make roux for Chicken & Sausage Gumbo

   You will need to make a roux as a thickener for the gumbo. In a heavy 2-quart saucepan stir together flour and oil until its 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 roux cool.

3. 
   brown chicken for Chicken & Sausage Gumbo

   Cut up chicken in bite size pieces and then brown the chicken in pan.

4. 
   brown sausage for Chicken & Sausage Gumbo

   Next, slice smoked sausage in thin slices and then brown it slightly in a pan. This will bring the flavor out and make it much more tasty.

5. 
   Crock Pot for Chicken & Sausage Gumbo

   Add the chicken broth to a 3 1/2 to 6-quart slow cooker. Stir in roux. Add sausage, chicken, diced tomatoes, okra, onion, green pepper, celery, garlic, salt, pepper, oregano, thyme, bay leaves and cayenne. Cover and then cook on LOW for 8 to 10 hours, or HIGH for 4 to 5 hours.

6. 
   Chicken & Sausage Gumbo

   Skim off fat and then serve over good quality hot cooked rice. I don’t recommend using an instant rice. After making this excellent dish why ruin it with low quality rice

[FacePro]

on 10/31/2009 If you're short on preparation time you can still Make Chicken & Sausage Gumbo in A Crock Pot by substituting an instant roux. 5*

[teetimesue]

on 10/22/2009 Yummy. Great for a cold day.

[kofnye]

on 10/15/2009 Can I use this with brown rice? Sounds tasty and delicious. Great article and recipe.

[seagems]

on 9/26/2009 This recipe is definately going on my to do list. Great detailed instructions. Yum.

[face2face]

on 9/20/2009 Thanks for the recipe I will put it to good use.

Herman