WW Recipe of the Day: Slow Cooker Chicken and Sausage Gumbo
Today I'm sharing this chicken and sausage gumbo that I made in the crock pot over the weekend. It was easy to put together and tasted great.
WW Friendly Sausage + Chicken Gumbo
How Many Calories and WW Points in this Slow Cooker Chicken + Sausage Gumbo Recipe?
Each generous serving has just 270 calories and:
7 *SmartPoints (Green plan)
7 *SmartPoints (Blue plan)
3 *SmartPoints (Purple plan)
7 *PointsPlus (Old plan)
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Recipe Notes
As a starting off point, I used the recipe for slow cooker chicken sausage gumbo from Betty Crocker's Slow Cooker Cookbook (affiliate link).
Then made a few changes to jazz it up a bit.
WW Friendly Slow Cooker Gumbo (7 Freestyle SmartPoints)
Served over rice with warm crusty bread, this slow cooker chicken and sausage gumbo was ready-and-waiting for us when we got home from the movies 🙂 Enjoy!
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Slow Cooker Chicken and Sausage Gumbo Recipe
Ingredients
- ¾ pound boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
- ¼ pound fully cooked smoked sausage, chopped
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 1 bell pepper, seeded and chopped
- 1 medium onion, peeled and chopped (1 cup)
- 1 can (14 to 15 ounces) stewed tomatoes, undrained
- 5 cups chicken broth
- 3 tablespoons instant tapioca
- 2 teaspoons dried thyme leaves
- 2 teaspoons sweet paprika, optional
- 10 ounces frozen cut okra, thawed and drained (2-½ cups)
- 2 teaspoons worcestershire sauce
- 2 scallions, chopped
- 3 cups hot cooked brown rice
- Hot red pepper sauce, for serving (if desired)
Instructions
- Ideal slow cooker size: 4-Quart.
- Put the chicken, sausage, celery, bell pepper, onion, undrained tomatoes, broth, tapioca, thyme and paprika (if using) in the slow cooker. Stir to combine.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours, or until the chicken is done and vegetables are tender.
- Add the okra and Worcestershire sauce. Cover and continue to cook on LOW until the okra is tender, 10 to 20 minutes.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper and stir in the chopped scallions.
- Serve over cooked rice with hot pepper sauce, if desired.
Recipe Notes
Source: Adapted from Betty Crocker's Slow Cooker Cookbook (affiliate link)
*Points® calculated by WW. *PointsPlus® and SmartPoints® calculated by Simple Nourished Living; Not endorsed by Weight Watchers International, Inc. All recipe ingredients except optional items included in determining nutritional estimates. SmartPoints® values calculated WITHOUT each plan's ZeroPoint Foods (Green plan, Blue plan, Purple plan) using the WW Recipe Builder.
If you like Crock Pot Chicken and Sausage Gumbo you might also like:
- Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs Osso Buco
- Crock Pot Artichoke Chicken
- Slow Cooker Cabbage Soup with Sausage
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A huge fan of the slow cooker and confessed cookbook addict, when she's not experimenting in the kitchen, you're likely to find Martha on her yoga mat.
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Amy
When do you add tapioca?
Martha McKinnon
Hi Amy,
You add it in with all the other ingredients at the beginning. I've updated the recipe. Thanks for catching this!!
Tanya
Doesn't sound like gumbo
Crystal Davis
It's not. It is chicken and sausage SOUP. Gumbo has a roux. No roux, not gumbo. BTW, SE Louisiana native here.
Susan Adam
I'll be making this soon!! I've been on a gumbo kick lately so this fits the bill! The points plus totals are also why I love this blog!!!
Sondra Franks
What an easy way to make an awesome gumbo! Love the fact you provided Weight Watcher points and nutritional breakdown. Thanks.
paisleygirl
I love the weight watchers type recipes. Thank you for adding such variety.
Sondra Franks
What an easy way to make an awesome gumbo! Love that you provide nutritional values and Weight Watcher points. Think I might add a few shrimp to kick it up a little for the family.
paisleygirl
Love the weight watchers type recipes. I love the lower fat and lower carb recipes also.
Martha McKinnon
Thanks, PaisleyGirl 🙂
Anita
Can this be made on the stovetop or oven?
Martha McKinnon
Hi Anita, I haven't tried to make this in the oven or on the stovetop but feel like it would do fine if cooked in a covered heavy duty pot at a lowish temperature. If you try it, please let it know how it turns out.
Linda
Can I sub something for the tapioca?
Martha McKinnon
Hi Linda, the tapioca helps to thicken it. If you prefer you could thicken with a little cornstarch and water at the end. Hope this helps. ~Martha
Richelle
I cooked in a pot. I cooked my chicken with the celery and onions first then I added everything else. Simmered it up and it was fantastic. ?