Slow-cooked Chicken and Sausage Gumbo Recipe

This slow-cooked chicken and sausage gumbo is a classic American dish that is hearty, flavorful, and perfect for a cozy dinner. Made with tender chicken, spicy sausage, and a rich, thick broth, this gumbo is packed with Cajun flavors and served over a bed of fluffy rice. It's a comforting and satisfying meal that will warm you up from the inside out. The best part is, it's so easy to make – just throw everything into a slow cooker and let it simmer away until you're ready to eat!

Ingredients

• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1 pound Andouille sausage, sliced
• 1 large onion, diced
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 3 stalks celery, diced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 can (14 ounces) crushed tomatoes
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• Cooked rice, for serving
• Chopped green onions, for garnish

Directions

1. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the sausage until cooked through. Remove the sausage from the skillet and set aside.
2. In the same skillet, add the diced onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic. Cook until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Transfer the cooked vegetables to a slow cooker. Add the chicken thighs, crushed tomatoes, chicken broth, Cajun seasoning, thyme, oregano, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Stir everything together to combine.
4. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
5. About 30 minutes before serving, prepare a roux by combining the all-purpose flour and vegetable oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring constantly, until the roux turns a dark brown color, about 10 minutes.
6. Stir the roux into the gumbo in the slow cooker. Add the browned sausage back to the gumbo and stir to combine.
7. Cover the slow cooker and continue cooking for an additional 30 minutes, until the gumbo has thickened.
8. Serve the slow-cooked chicken and sausage gumbo over cooked rice. Garnish with chopped green onions.
9. Enjoy this delicious and comforting gumbo with your family and friends!

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