Since it looks like winter is never going to end, everyone is looking for something to warm and fill them up at the same time. That's where Crockpot Gumbo comes in.
Where did the recipe come from? Doug in the Arkansas Test Kitchen explains: "I tried a gumbo recipe earlier this week for the family and everyone loved it. Then, my father called saying he had a potluck at work and would like for me to make something for him to take, and he was interested in the gumbo. Well, you have to take food that is warm and yummy- so that's where the crockpot came in!"
Crockpot Chicken and Sausage Gumbo
2 lbs. boneless skinless chicken thighs cut into 1/2" pieces (can use chicken breast if desired)
27 oz. Andouille Sausage cut into 1/2" medallions then cut in half ( I used Johnsonville)
2 tbsp. olive oil
4 tbsp. Cajun seasoning
3 tbsp. all purpose flour
2 tbsp. Gumbo File
2 16 oz. cans crushed tomatoes
2 16 oz. bags frozen gumbo vegetable medley (it should have onions, peppers, okra, and corn)
2 lbs. uncooked rice
48 oz. chicken broth
Salt and pepper to taste
1. Heat oil in a large skillet, and brown the chicken in two batches
2. While chicken is browning, sprinkle 1 tbsp. Cajun seasoning on each batch
3. Place cooked chicken in the crockpot
4. Brown Andouille sausage in the same oil as the chicken
5. Place browned sausage in the crockpot
6. While the oil is still warm, sprinkle in 3 tbsp. all-purpose flour to create a roux. Stir or whisk constantly until browned ( I like a dark caramel color).
7. Once the roux is the desired color, slowly pour half of the chicken broth into the skillet and warm through, while scraping up all the brown bites that are on the bottom of the skillet.
8. Pour mixture into the crockpot.
9. Place remaining ingredients into crockpot including the last 2 tbsp. Cajun seasoning and remaining chicken broth
10. Stir ingredients to combine
11. Turn crockpot onto low for 6 - 8 hours.
You will need a large crockpot for this dish.
You'll know the gumbo is finished once the rice absorbs most of the liquid. Serve with hot sauce for those that want it a little spicier, and cornbread.
Life can not get any better than eating this great dish! Stay warm everyone!
Stay Cool,
The Cool Dads Crew
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