Crock Pot Chicken and Sausage Gumbo

Step 1

Make your Roux. Add the oil and flour to a large skillet and cook on medium heat, constantly stirring until you reach the color of milk chocolate.

Step 2

Add your 'Trinity' (onion, bell peppers and celery). Cook in the Roux for a few minutes then add the garlic.

Step 3

Add sliced sausage and tasso and continue to cook for another 3-5 minutes to sweat the sausage.

Step 4

Add this mixture to the crock pot and add chicken breast and thighs.

Step 5

Add seasoning, broth and bay leaves and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 6 hours.