Ingredients

  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 celery ribs, chopped
  • 3/4 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1 inch cubes
  • 3/4 lb turkey sausage, cut into bite sized pieces (preferably cajun)
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons cajun seasoning
  • salt and pepper
  • 2 cups chicken stock
  • 14 1/2 ounces diced fire-roasted tomatoes (1 can)
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoons cold water
  • 10 ounces frozen cut okra
  • 1 cup frozen corn kernels

Method

  • Combine onion, bell pepper, and celery in a 6 quart slow cooker. Place chicken and sausage on top of the vegetables. Sprinkle with Cajun seasoning and salt (I use about a teaspoon of kosher salt at this point). Top with stock and tomatoes.
  • Cover and cook on low for about 8 hours, or on high for about 4 hours until the meat and vegetables are fork tender.
  • In a small bowl, mix together the flour and cold water to form a loose paste. Add 1/4 cup of the hot liquid from the slow cooker, mixing until well combined. Add the mix into the slow cooker, and stir to mix well.
  • Add the okra and corn, and cook on high for 45 minutes to an hour; until the gumbo is bubbling and thickened. Taste for seasoning, and salt or pepper or more Cajun seasoning as needed before serving.