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    Chicken and Shrimp Gumbo in Crockpot

    Sep 2, 2021 · Leave a Comment

    Chicken and Shrimp Gumbo in Crockpot

    Anjali
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    6 hours 55 minutes

    Chicken and Shrimp Gumbo in Crockpot is the answer to your question when you are looking for an easy Gumbo Recipe. Just dump everything in the slow cooker and cook on low for 6 hours. And, there you have it! Cajun Shrimp Gumbo ready to be served with Cold Potato Salad or Rice.

    Chicken and Shrimp Gumbo on a plate with rice and garnished with parsley

    Why do they call it Gumbo

    The word Gumbo comes from the Western African word - ki ngombo which means Okra. People believe that when West African Settlers traveled to colonial Lousiana as laborers. They use Okra as a thickening agent.

    But, as I said, this is just a theory. There are many other stories that describe the origin of Gumbo, take a quick look at this interesting article by The Atlantic.

    It's a short read and I promise you'll love it.

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    Slow Cooker Shrimp Gumbo

    Seafood Gumbo is generally made with Okra or Sausages. I LOVE them both. But, when you have chicken along with Shrimp, you don't need anything else. right?

    Well, that's might be a bit of an exaggeration. You can add Shrimps, Sausages, Chicken, and Okra in one pot to make your Gumbo.

    shrimp and chicken gumbo in crockpot garnished with parsley

    The best part about this Healthy and Easy Shrimp and Chicken Gumbo recipe is that it is so forgiving.

    It's not necessary that you have to add Okra or Sausages. You can make shrimp gumbo without okra and without sausages as well. It won't make much of a difference. Also, try my Southern Fried Okra in the air fryer

    Jump to:
    • Why do they call it Gumbo
    • Slow Cooker Shrimp Gumbo
    • What is Gumbo Made up of?
    • What Do I Do to make my Gumbo the Best?
    • Gumbo Vs Jamabalaya
    • Ingredients in Shrimp Gumbo
    • How to Make Shrimp and Chicken Gumbo in Slow Cooker
    • Step 1: Make Roux
    • Step 2: Dump Everything in the Slow Cooker
    • Step 3: Toss well, Cover, and Cook
    • Step 4: Toss in Shrimp and Cook for 30-minutes
    • Step 5: Serve
    • How to Make Cajun Seasoning at home
    • Can I use Frozen Shrimp to make this recipe
    • Substitutions
    • Variations
    • Storage
    • Top tip
    • Pointers to help you nail this recipe
    • Recipe
    • Chicken and Shrimp Gumbo in Crockpot

    What is Gumbo Made up of?

    I know you are probably wondering what are the Prime Ingredients in Gumbo. Let me spell it out for you.

    Gumbo is traditionally made with Meat/Seafood, thickener, and the holy trinity.

    What Do I Do to make my Gumbo the Best?

    Wondering what is the secret ingredient in a Gumbo? It's the roux. You got to make the roux to make sure that your Gumbo tastes the best. Seriously, guys, the taste lies in the roux. No matter what people say or how modern we get but there is something so comforting about traditional recipes and their techniques.

    You cannot make gumbo without a roux. If you are asking yourself - what makes Gumbo a Gumbo, then the answer is pretty easy - It's the roux. So, please find out just 35-40 minutes to make a roux with butter and flour. You can thank me later.

    Gumbo Vs Jamabalaya

    You can say that Jambalaya is Gumbo with rice. You serve your Gumbo with rice (that cooks separately) but in Jambalaya you cook it with rice. I like to cook mine in an Instant Pot to save time. Try my Cajun Shrimp and Rice (Instant Pot / Slow Cooker)

    shrimp over rice with parsley served on a plate

    Ingredients in Shrimp Gumbo

    ingredients for shrimp gumbo on a table
    • Shrimp - peeled and deveined (tails optional)
    • Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs
    • diced tomatoes (canned or fresh)
    • Low Sodium Chicken Broth
    • White or Yellow Onion
    • Minced Garlic Cloves
    • Green Bell Pepper
    • Celery
    • Cayenne Pepper
    • Cajun Seasoning
    • Salt and Pepper
    • Roux - Flour and Butter

    See the recipe card for quantities.

    How to Make Shrimp and Chicken Gumbo in Slow Cooker

    Step 1: Make Roux

    While Making this Slow Cooker Shrimp Gumbo I like to make a roux. Generally, a French Roux is made with Flour, Butter, and Milk. But, this is cajun roux and here we use flour and butter. You can also use oil (canola oil or vegetable oil but not olive oil)

    Step 2: Dump Everything in the Slow Cooker

    Add diced tomatoes, chicken broth, chicken, onions, bell pepper, and celery, cayenne pepper, cajun seasoning, and salt and pepper.

    Step 3: Toss well, Cover, and Cook

    Toss well. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.

    Step 4: Toss in Shrimp and Cook for 30-minutes

    Toss in Shrimp. Cover and cook for 30-minutes.

    Step 5: Serve

    Serve right away with cold salad or rice.

    Hint: You can use a slow cooker liner for easy clean-up.

    shrimp and chicken gumbo in a crockpot with parsley

    How to Make Cajun Seasoning at home

    You don't have to buy a pack of Cajun seasoning just because this recipe calls for Cajun seasoning. You can easily make it at home. Here's what you'll need:

    • smoked paprika
    • kosher salt
    • garlic powder
    • onion powder
    • salt
    • oregano
    • cayenne pepper
    • dried thyme
    ingredients for cajun seasoning

    Try these favorite Cajun recipes

    • Cajun Butter Crockpot Chicken Thighs and Rice
    • Cajun Shrimp and Rice
    • Salmon Pasta in Creamy Cajun Sauce
    • Cajun Chicken (BAKED)
    • Cajun Dry Rub Chicken Wings
    • Cajun Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo
    • Cajun Air-Fryer Sweet Potato Fries
    • Cajun Shrimp Pasta

    Can I use Frozen Shrimp to make this recipe

    Yes, I have good news for you. You can use Frozen shrimps to make this recipe. Most of us these days don't have access to fresh shrimp. So, if you can find fresh shrimps then I am jealous of you. But, frozen shrimps can definitely be used to make this recipe.

    Substitutions

    • Red or Yellow Bell Pepper - Traditionally cajun recipes uses a holy trinity of Onions, bell pepper, and celery. But, its okay if you don't have green bell pepper. You can substitute it with red or yellow bell pepper.
    • Store Bought cajun seasoning - If you don't want to make Cajun Seasoning at home you can always use store bought cajun seasoning.
    • red onions - Although this recipe uses white or yellow onions. But, it doesn't matter if you use red onions.

    Variations

    • Spicy - Want your Gumbo to be a spicier? Just add another pinch of cayenne pepper in it.
    • Sausages - Andouille sausage is a pretty common addition especially in Seafood Gumbo, If you want you can add it. Just like I had made Shrimp and Sausage Jambalaya.
    • Okra - Okra is a popular Southern ingredient that can definitely be a part of your Seafood Gumbo.
    shrimps arranged on a plate of rice with parsley

    Storage

    • Storing: You can store your Crockpot gumbo covered in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
    • Freezing: You can freeze your Gumbo in a freezer-safe container once it cools down completely for up to 2-3 months. Keep it separate from the rice. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator and reheat it in the oven or microwave before serving.

    More Easy Shrimp Recipes for Dinner

    • Creamy Shrimp Alfredo with Cream Cheese
    • Shrimp Creole
    • Lemon Butter Shrimp and Rice
    • Sausage and Shrimp Jambalaya in Instant Pot
    • Crockpot Shrimp Boil Recipe
    • Spicy New Orleans Shrimp
    • Garlic Honey Lime Shrimp
    • Cajun Shrimp and Rice (Instant Pot / Slow Cooker)
    • Baja Shrimp Tacos Recipe

    Top tip

    Pointers to help you nail this recipe

    • Add shrimps at last for just 30-minutes.
    • Do not overcook shrimps or they might get rubbery.
    • You can also use chicken breasts for this recipe. But chicken thigh is much jucier.
    • Making roux is a time consuming project. Don't skip it.
    • You can also use canola oil or any other vegetable oil to make roux.
    • Don't use olive oil to make roux.
    • Make sure you keep the heat to minium and don't stop stirring while making the roux.

    Recipe

    Chicken and Shrimp Gumbo in Crockpot

    Chicken and Shrimp Gumbo in Crockpot is the answer to your question when you are looking for an easy Gumbo Recipe. Just dump everything in the slow cooker and cook on low for 6 hours. And, there you have it!
    4 servings
    Course Dinner, Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Keyword chicken and shrimp gumbo, crockpot gumbo, slow cooker shrimp gumbo
    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 6 hrs 45 mins
    no resting time required 0 mins
    Total Time 6 hrs 55 mins
    Servings 4 servings
    Author Anjali
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    Ingredients

    For the Roux (OPTIONAL)

    • 1 cup all-purpose flour
    • ⅔ cup melted butter or canola oil or vegetable oil (but not olive oil)

    For the Gumbo

    • 5-6 whole diced tomatoes or 1 (14.5 oz) can of diced tomatoes
    • 1 cup chicken broth low sodium
    • 2 pound chicken thighs boneless skinless
    • 1 medium Onion white or yellow
    • 1 stalk celery
    • 1 large green bell pepper
    • 5-6 cloves garlic
    • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
    • 1-2 tablespoons cajun seasoning
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon pepper
    • 1 pound jumbo shrimps peeled and deveined (tails optional)
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    Instructions

    • In a large cast-iron skillet over medium heat melt some butter and then add all-purpose flour. Stir constantly for at least 35-40 minutes. This requires patience. It should be as dark as dark chocolate and have a soft consistency. But make sure it doesn't burn. If you want you can add some more butter or oil while making the roux.
    • In your slow cooker add canned diced tomatoes or fresh tomatoes, chicken broth, the holy trinity of onions, celery, and bell pepper. Add garlic, Cayenne Pepper, Cajun Seasoning, and the roux. Stir well until combined.
    • cover and cook on low heat for 6 hours or on high for 3 hours.
    • Open the lid and add shrimps. Cover and cook on high for an additional 30-minutes.
    • Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve with rice or cold potato salad.

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    Notes

    • Making roux is totally optional. But, Highly recommended. I've seen that if you add roux it makes your shrimp gumbo thicker and tastes even better. Although it is a time-consuming process it's totally worth it.
    • You can add okra and cooked andouille sausage while making this recipe.
    • Storing: You can store your Crockpot gumbo covered in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
    • Freezing: You can freeze your Gumbo in a freezer-safe container once it cools down completely for up to 2-3 months. Keep it separate from the rice. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator and reheat it in the oven or microwave before serving.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 1013kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 65g | Fat: 70g | Saturated Fat: 30g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 24g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 486mg | Sodium: 1391mg | Potassium: 1053mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 2237IU | Vitamin C: 41mg | Calcium: 135mg | Iron: 4mg
    Nutrition Facts
    Chicken and Shrimp Gumbo in Crockpot
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 1013 Calories from Fat 630
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 70g108%
    Saturated Fat 30g188%
    Trans Fat 1g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 9g
    Monounsaturated Fat 24g
    Cholesterol 486mg162%
    Sodium 1391mg60%
    Potassium 1053mg30%
    Carbohydrates 32g11%
    Fiber 3g13%
    Sugar 3g3%
    Protein 65g130%
    Vitamin A 2237IU45%
    Vitamin C 41mg50%
    Calcium 135mg14%
    Iron 4mg22%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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