Gumbo, a beloved dish from Louisiana, combines a rich blend of spices, vegetables, and proteins to create a hearty and flavorful meal. Making gumbo in a crockpot simplifies the process while still delivering the same delicious results. This easy crockpot gumbo recipe will become a favorite in your household, bringing the taste of the South to your dinner table with minimal effort.
Ingredients
For the Roux:
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
For the Gumbo:
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 lb andouille sausage, sliced
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 4 green onions, sliced
- Cooked white rice, for serving