Smoked Sausage Gumbo Slow Cooker

Dive into the bold, hearty flavors of this Smoked Sausage Gumbo made easy in your slow cooker! Packed with savory smoked sausage, tender vegetables, and a signature Cajun roux, this dish delivers authentic Louisiana taste with minimal effort. Fire-roasted tomatoes, okra, and aromatic spices like thyme and Cajun seasoning simmer together for hours, creating a rich, flavorful broth. Customize with optional diced chicken for extra protein, and serve over fluffy white rice for the perfect comfort meal. Garnished with fresh parsley, green onions, and a dash of hot sauce, this slow-cooked gumbo is a soul-warming classic ideal for busy weeknights or lazy weekends.

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:360 mins

Total Time:380 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound smoked sausage
• 1 pound chicken breasts (optional, diced)
• 2 medium bell peppers (any color, diced)
• 1 large yellow onion (diced)
• 2 stalks celery (diced)
• 3 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 14.5 oz can fire-roasted diced tomatoes (with juice)
• 4 cups chicken stock
• 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• 0.25 cup roux mix (flour and butter)
• 1 cup okra (sliced, fresh or frozen)
• 3 cups long-grain white rice (cooked, for serving)
• 0.33 cup green onions (sliced, for garnish)
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
• 1 dash hot sauce (optional, for serving)

Directions

Step 1

Slice the smoked sausage into 1/4-inch thick rounds. If using chicken breasts, dice them into bite-sized pieces.

Step 2

In a skillet over medium heat, brown the smoked sausage for 3-4 minutes on each side to enhance flavor. Remove and set aside.

Step 3

In the same skillet, make a roux by melting 1/4 cup butter over medium-low heat and stirring in 1/4 cup all-purpose flour. Cook the roux, stirring constantly, for 10-12 minutes until it turns a deep golden-brown color. Remove from heat.

Step 4

In the slow cooker, add the browned sausage, optional diced chicken, diced bell peppers, diced onion, celery, minced garlic, fire-roasted diced tomatoes with their juice, chicken stock, Cajun seasoning, dried thyme, bay leaf, and sliced okra.

Step 5

Stir to combine all the ingredients evenly. Then, carefully whisk in the prepared roux to help thicken the gumbo.

Step 6

Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 6 hours or on HIGH for 4 hours, until the vegetables are tender and the flavors have melded together.

Step 7

If the gumbo is too thin for your liking, mix 2 tablespoons of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water to make a slurry and stir it into the gumbo. Cook an additional 15-20 minutes on HIGH to thicken.

Step 8

Remove the bay leaf before serving.

Step 9

To serve, ladle the gumbo over cooked white rice. Garnish with sliced green onions and chopped parsley. Add a dash of hot sauce if desired for extra spice.

Step 10

Enjoy your warm and comforting bowl of slow-cooked smoked sausage gumbo!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(4102.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4022.9

Total Fat 183.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 65.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 867.6mg	0%
Sodium 10586.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 294.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 27.9g	0%
Total Sugars 45.8g
Protein 289.1g	0%

Vitamin D 22.7IU	0%
Calcium 597.4mg	0%
Iron 24.5mg	0%
Potassium 4410.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 41.4%

Protein: 29.0%

Carbs: 29.6%