Recipe 42: Slow-Cooker Chicken Gumbo (Food Network)

Total Time: 6 hours, 15 minutes
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 6 hours
Makes: 4 to 6 servings

Ingredients

• 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 2-inch pieces
• 1 (10-ounce) package frozen okra, thawed
• 2 links andouille sausage, diced
• 1 cup chopped onions
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 bay leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon mustard powder
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
• 2 cups reduced-sodium tomato juice
• 2 cups cooked rice

Directions

In a slow-cooker, combine the chicken and all remaining ingredients except the rice. Mix well to combine. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or high for 3 to 4 hours. Serve over rice.