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Keto Gumbo

A flavorful and hearty Keto Gumbo made with chicken andouille sausage, vegetables, and Cajun spices, perfect for cozy nights or feeding a crowd.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 20 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine American, Southern
Servings 6 servings

Ingredients
  

Meat and Broth

  • 1 pound chicken breast, diced
  • 1 pound chicken andouille sausage, sliced
  • 4 cups chicken broth

Vegetables

  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 can diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup okra, sliced (optional)

Seasonings

  • 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
  • 2 leaves bay leaves
  • to taste Salt and pepper

Cooking Fat

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the diced chicken and sliced beef sausage, cooking until they turn golden brown.
  • Transfer the browned meat to a slow cooker. Stir in the chopped onion, bell pepper, celery, minced garlic, diced tomatoes, chicken broth, Cajun seasoning, bay leaves, and a dash of salt and pepper.
  • If adding okra, toss it into the mix now and give it a good stir to combine everything.

Cooking

  • Cover the slow cooker and let the gumbo cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
  • Before serving, taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary.

Notes

Best served with cauliflower rice or side salad. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days in the fridge or freeze in portions for up to three months.
Keyword Cajun, Comfort Food, Gumbo, Keto, Low-Carb