Description
A hearty and flavorful slow cooker jambalaya made with chicken, smoked sausage, shrimp, rice, and bold Cajun spices. This comforting one-pot meal is easy to prepare and packed with smoky, spicy flavor that tastes like it simmered all day.
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 12 ounces smoked sausage, sliced
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 bell peppers, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup long grain rice
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 green onions, chopped for garnish
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Place the diced chicken, sliced sausage, chopped onion, bell peppers, celery, and minced garlic into the crockpot.
- Pour in the diced tomatoes and chicken broth. Stir in the Cajun seasoning, paprika, thyme, oregano, salt, black pepper, and bay leaves.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours until the chicken is tender.
- During the last hour of cooking, stir in the rice so it absorbs the flavorful broth without becoming mushy.
- Add the shrimp during the last 20 to 30 minutes of cooking and cook until pink and tender.
- Remove the bay leaves before serving.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and green onions and serve hot.
Notes
- For extra heat, add cayenne pepper or sliced jalapeños.
- Turkey sausage can be used for a lighter version.
- Okra adds traditional Southern flavor and texture.
- Brown rice may be substituted, but requires additional cooking time.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 4 days.
- Freeze cooled jambalaya in airtight containers for up to 3 months.
- Add a splash of broth when reheating to prevent the rice from drying out.
- Pre-cooked shrimp can be used and should be added only long enough to warm through.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 1180mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
