Savory Slow Cooker Keto Gumbo: Comfort Without the Carbs

This Slow Cooker Keto Gumbo is a hearty, low-carb dish that combines zesty Cajun flavors with tender chicken and savory shrimp, perfect for busy weeknights.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 4

Total Time 4 10

Servings: 6 bowls

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Cajun, Southern

Calories: 300

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Protein

3 lbs Chicken Thighs boneless and skinless
1 lb Frozen Shrimp deveined with no tails
1 lb Sausage cut into rounds, smoked sausage is best

For the Vegetables

1 Bell Pepper diced
1 Onion diced
2 Celery Stalks diced

For Flavor Enhancements

4 tbsp Garlic in Olive Oil or 1 tsp of fresh minced garlic
6 oz Tomato Paste consider reduced-sugar options
15 oz Diced Tomatoes or fresh tomatoes
1 tbsp Cajun Seasoning adjust according to spice tolerance
0.5 tsp Cayenne
0.5 tsp Thyme
0.5 tsp Oregano
0.5 tsp Pepper

For Thickening

0.5 tsp Xanthan Gum or guar gum

For the Broth

1-2 cups Chicken Bone Broth or vegetable broth

Equipment

Slow Cooker

Method

Step‑by‑Step Instructions

Begin by dicing the bell pepper, onion, and celery. Cut the sausage into rounds and prepare the chicken thighs. This prep should take about 10 minutes.
Place the prepared vegetables, chicken thighs, sausage, tomato paste, diced tomatoes, and spices into the slow cooker. Pour in the chicken bone broth and stir well.
Cover the slow cooker and set it to high for 3-4 hours or low for 7-8 hours.
About 20 minutes before serving, add in the frozen shrimp, stirring gently.
Once the shrimp are cooked, keep the slow cooker on warm until ready to serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Serve with cauliflower rice or a fresh salad for a complete meal.

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