Slow Cooker Gumbo

Packed with Creole and Cajun flavors, this easy gumbo recipe is sure to please. Not just easy this is healthy too being both whole30 and paleo compliant.  

Ingredients

• 2-3 lbs chicken thighs (boneless, skinless)

• 1 lb shrimp

• 1/2 lb sausage, cut into rounds

• 1 bell pepper, diced

• 1 onion, diced

• 2 celery stalks, sliced

• 4 garlic cloves

• 2 bay leaves

• 1 cup frozen okra

• 6 ounces tomato paste

• 15 ounces diced tomatoes

• 1 tbsp, 1 tsp cajun seasoning (see blog post for homemade recipe)

• 1/2 tsp pepper

• 1/2 tsp cayenne

• 1/2 tsp thyme

• 1/2 tsp oregano

Directions

1. Add all the gumbo ingredients EXCEPT the shrimp to the slow cooker. Stir to mix well.

2. Cook HIGH 3-4 or LOW 6–7.

3. In the last 15-20 minutes of minutes cook time, add gently stir in the shrimp.

4. Keep warm until ready to serve. Remove bay leave prior to serving.

Recipe adapted from/courtesy of: https://fitslowcookerqueen.com/slow-cooker-gumbo/