chicken and ham gumbo (in the slow cooker)

Name: Chicken and Ham Gumbo (in the slow cooker)
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 7 h
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pound(s) boneless, skinless chicken thighs; 1 tablespoon(s) vegetable oil; 1 package(s) (10 oz) frozen okra; 1/2 pound(s) extra-lean lower sodium ham, cut into small chunks; 1 1/2 cup(s) coarsely chopped onions; 1 1/2 cup(s) coarsely chopped green peppers; 2 can(s) (10 oz each) no-salt-added cannellini beans, drained; 6 cup(s) low-sodium chicken broth; 2 can(s) (10 oz each) diced tomatoes with green chilies*; 2 tablespoon(s) chopped fresh cilantro; - * for milder spice, use 1 can of tomatoes w/green chilies and 1 can with tomatoes only; ## ******VARIATIONS******; 1) - stir in 1/2 cup long grain, dry rice with rest of ingredients; 2) - add 1/4 tsp. pepper with other ingredients

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Sharon Colyer

Louisville, KY

Updated on Nov 17, 2013

When I became diabetic, a good friend, gave me some cookbooks to help me. Most of the recipes seem like regular recipes to me. This one does call for lower-sodium products. But, you can use regular ones, if you want. From Fix-It and Forget-It Diabetic Cookbook. Picture from a friend & member Nor M. Start with a 4 quart slow cooker.

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prep time 40 Min

cook time 7 Hr

method Slow Cooker Crock Pot

yield Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 package (10 oz) frozen okra
1/2 pound extra-lean lower sodium ham, cut into small chunks
1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped onions
1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped green peppers
2 cans (10 oz each) no-salt-added cannellini beans, drained
6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
2 cans (10 oz each) diced tomatoes with green chilies*
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- * for milder spice, use 1 can of tomatoes w/green chilies and 1 can with tomatoes only
******VARIATIONS******
1) - stir in 1/2 cup long grain, dry rice with rest of ingredients
2) - add 1/4 tsp. pepper with other ingredients

How To Make chicken and ham gumbo (in the slow cooker)

Step 1

Cut chicken into bite-size pieces. Cook, in oil, in skillet, until no longer pink. Drain on paper towels.

Step 2

Run hot water over okra, until pieces separate easily.
Step 3

Combine all ingredients, except cilantrol, in a 4 quart slow cooker. Cover. Cook on LOW 6-8 hours. Stir in cilantro, before serving. Makes 6 servings.
Step 4

Nutrition: One serving 385 cal, 13 g fat (3.1 g sat, 3.4 g poly, 5.2 g mono), 96 mg chol, 879 mg sod, 28 g carb, 7 g fiber, 38 g protein, 10 g sugars. Values are figured on original recipe. Exchange List Values: Starch 1.0, Vegetable 3.0, Meat, lean 4.0
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