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Slow Cooker Gumbo

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Published October 11, 2019 Last Updated October 12, 2019 / By Jessica 6 Comments

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This post has been sponsored by Tyson Foods, Inc. all thoughts and opinions are my own.

If you like gumbo you are going to LOVE this Slow Cooker Gumbo recipe! So easy to throw together, and it feeds a crowd! 

white bowl filled with gumbo and rice next to a tea towel and parsley

I love gumbo, but I always associate it with special occasions because it can be more time intensive to prepare. At least, it used to be before I created this slow cooker gumbo masterpiece! 

Slow Cooker Gumbo

I was walking through Albertsons and saw Hillshire Farm® Tajin® Chili Lime Smoked Sausage with Mango and I thought, “that would be so delicious in gumbo.” Guess what? It is. The sausage takes this recipe over the top and this recipe is so easy that you can make it whenever you want! 

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hillshire farms tajin sausage next to a bowl of gumbo and a spoon

How to Make Gumbo

I worried whether slow cooker gumbo would taste as good as regular, but the results were fantastic! Making the roux is the only additional step, and you can even make that the night before and store it in the fridge if you want to save time. 

Gumbo Ingredients

The first step to making gumbo is gathering the ingredients! 

A traditional gumbo consists of these elements: 

  • A Roux
  • Chicken broth
  • Sausage
  • Chicken
  • Shrimp
  • Peppers
  • Onion
  • Cajun or Creole Seasoning

sausage, shrimp, raw chicken, veggies, chicken broth, garlic and cajun seasoning on a concrete counter

How to Make Gumbo Roux

Making a roux is really simple, just time consuming! Here is a photo tutorial of all the steps. 

step by step photo collage of making a roux on a stovetop

Top Left – Add flour and oil into a small saucepan. 

Top Right – Whisk together over medium heat stirring constantly. Do not let burn, turn down heat if necessary. 

Bottom Left – When your roux is done it will be chocolate brown in color and a peanut butter-like consistency. It will take about 20 minutes. 

Bottom Right – After your roux is finished, add celery, onions, peppers and garlic. Stir constantly for about five minutes to soften. 

roux and veggies in crockpot surrounded by remaining gumbo ingredients

Slow Cooker Gumbo Instructions

Dump contents of saucepan into your crockpot. Add all remaining ingredients besides shrimp and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours. When 30 minutes out from serving add in shrimp. 

gumbo and rice garnished with fresh parsley on a concrete counter with a spoon

It is traditional to use Andouille sausage in gumbo, but I opted for this Hillshire Farm® Tajin® Chili Lime Smoked Sausage variety because we love it so much! It is SO good in this recipe, but if you prefer Andouille sausage, Hillshire Farms has a great option for that as well! 

hillshire farms sausage links on a plate by a cutting board and little smokies package

Pro Tips

  1. If you want to save on time, use the Hillshire Farm® Tajin® Chili Lime Lit’l Smokies® Smoked Sausage so no cutting is involved. You can also by pre-cut veggies and diced chicken which basically makes this recipe just dump and go besides the Roux! 
  2. You can make the roux the night before if you want to save on time! Keep it in the refrigerator until ready to put in the slow cooker.
  3. The recipe makes a ton! If you won’t eat it all at once, pour half into afreezer-safe gallon-sized bag. Simply defrost in the fridge and re-heat when ready to serve. You can freeze before or after cooking. 

gumbo and rice garnished with fresh parsley on a concrete counter with a spoon

If you make this recipe and like it we would love for you to leave us a positive comment or review, they mean so much to us! 

gumbo and rice garnished with fresh parsley on a concrete counter with a spoon

Slow Cooker Gumbo

If you like gumbo you are going to LOVE this Slow Cooker Gumbo recipe! So easy to throw together and it feeds a crowd! 
5 from 4 votes
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Prep Time: 30 minutes
Slow Cooker Time: 4 hours
Total Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 15
Calories: 242kcal
Author: Pretty Providence

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cups flour
  • 2/3 cup oil
  • 1 cup celery chopped
  • 1 bell pepper (any color) chopped
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 4 tbsp garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp cajun or creole seasoning
  • 1 lb boneless chicken thighs cut to bite sized
  • 1 pkg Hillshire Farms Sausage sliced
  • 1 lb shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 can fire roasted diced tomatoes
  • fresh parsley chopped
  • rice

Instructions

  • Begin by making your roux. Add flour and oil in a small saucepan and whisk together over medium heat. Stir consistently to ensure that mixture does not burn, turn down heat if necessary. If done correctly roux should thicken to a peanut butter like consistency and turn a chocolate brown in color, typically takes about 20 minutes.
  • Stir in your chopped celery, pepper, onion and garlic and stir mixture for about five minutes for veggies to begin to soften. Then add mixture to your slow cooker.
  • Add in chicken broth, tomatoes, Cajun seasoning, chicken, sausage, and parsley to the slow cooker and cook on low for 3-4 hours or on high for 6-8 hours.
  • Add shrimp to slow cooker for the last 30 minutes of cook time, or until just cooked through.
  • Serve over rice and enjoy!

Notes

Pro Tips

  1. If you want to save on time, use the Tajin little smokies so no cutting is involved. You can also by pre-cut veggies and diced chicken which basically makes this recipe just dump and go besides the Roux! 
  2. You can make the roux the night before if you want to save on time! Keep in the refrigerator until ready to put in the crock-pot! 
  3. The recipe makes a ton! If you won't eat it all at once pour half into a freezer safe gallon sized bag and simply defrost in the fridge and re-heat when ready to serve. You can freeze before or after cooking. 

Nutrition

Calories: 242kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 106mg | Sodium: 537mg | Potassium: 201mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 412IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 68mg | Iron: 2mg
Did you make this recipe?Mention @prettyprovidenceblog or tag #prettyprovidence!

hillshire farms sausage and fresh veggies next to a bowl of gumbo

Don’t forget to try the Hillshire Farm® Tajin® Chili Lime Smoked Sausage products at Albertsons and let me know what you think! I hope you love this recipe! 

xo, 

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  1. Jessica Paige Anderson

    January 01, 2022 at 10:28 pm

    Recipe says cook on low for 3-4 hours or on high for 6-8 hours? is this backwards

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    • Jessica

      January 04, 2022 at 9:20 pm

      Oh yes it is! Thanks so much for catching that!

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  2. Sara

    October 11, 2019 at 4:58 pm

    5 stars
    Had this cooking all day and the smell is out of this world good. I snuck a couple bites already and it is soooo good. Might not be any left by the time dinner rolls around ;)

    Reply
  3. Sara Welch

    October 11, 2019 at 3:43 pm

    5 stars
    This was such a delicious and hearty recipe; a new family favorite dish, indeed!

    Reply
  4. Anna

    October 11, 2019 at 2:40 pm

    5 stars
    This gumbo turned out absolutely fantastic! I will be making it again soon!

    Reply
  5. Valerie

    October 11, 2019 at 2:37 pm

    5 stars
    Using a slow cooker can be so handy on a busy cold day. This sounds super flavorful, I think my husband would really enjoy it.

    Reply

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