Gumbo Made Easy

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 (16 ounce) can cut okra, drained
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1/2 small green bell pepper, chopped
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 (16 ounce) can tomatoes
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (more if desired)
• 2 cups cooked chicken breasts, chopped
• 2 cups smoked sausage, sliced and sauteed
• 2 cups quick-cooking rice

Recipe

• 1 heat butter until melted. add okra, onion, and bell pepper; cook and stir until onion is tender. stir in broth, tomatoes (with liquid), rice, salt and pepper. heat to boiling; reduce heat. simmer 15 minutes. stir in chicken and heat through. serve or keep warm in crock pot until ready.
• 2 note: (minus butter and pre cooking meats) all ingredients can be placed in a crockpot and cooked low for 4-6 hours with same result.