Creating Healthy Slow Cooker Gumbo is straightforward when you follow these easy steps:

1. Prepare the Ingredients: Dice the chicken, chop the vegetables, and slice the sausage.
2. Sauté the Vegetables: In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté the onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic until softened (about 5 minutes).
3. Combine Ingredients in Slow Cooker: Transfer the sautéed vegetables to your slow cooker. Add the diced chicken, shrimp, sausage, diced tomatoes, okra, chicken broth, Cajun seasoning, thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper.
4. Mix Well: Stir everything together until well combined.
5. Set the Slow Cooker: Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours.
6. Add Shrimp Towards the End: If cooking on high, add shrimp in the last 30 minutes of cooking. If cooking on low, add them in the last hour.
7. Adjust Seasoning: Taste the gumbo and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt or Cajun seasoning to your preference.
8. Serve: Once done, remove the bay leaf, and serve the gumbo hot over cooked brown rice.
9. Garnish: Finish with fresh parsley for an added touch.

These simple steps will guide you to creating a delicious and comforting bowl of Healthy Slow Cooker Gumbo!