Description
This Easy Crockpot Jambalaya recipe is a flavorful and hearty dish that brings the taste of the bayou right to your kitchen. Packed with chicken, sausage, shrimp, and vegetables, this Cajun-inspired jambalaya is perfect for a comforting family meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Seafood:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs (cut into chunks)
- 12 ounces andouille sausage (sliced)
- 1 pound raw shrimp (peeled and deveined)
Vegetables:
- 1 green bell pepper (diced)
- 1 red bell pepper (diced)
- 1 small onion (chopped)
- 2 celery stalks (sliced)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
Other:
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes (with juice)
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 ½ teaspoons Creole seasoning
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup long grain white rice (optional, for serving)
- Chopped green onions and parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Add Ingredients: Add the chicken, sausage, bell peppers, onion, celery, garlic, diced tomatoes, chicken broth, Creole seasoning, thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper to the crockpot. Stir to combine.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or on high for 3–4 hours.
- Add Shrimp: About 30 minutes before serving, stir in the raw shrimp, cover again, and cook until the shrimp are pink and cooked through.
- Serve: If serving with rice, cook it separately according to package directions. Spoon the jambalaya over the cooked rice and garnish with chopped green onions or parsley if desired.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add cayenne pepper or hot sauce.
- You can substitute chicken breasts or use brown rice as a base.
- This dish freezes well for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1½ cups
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
