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Slow Cooker Jambalaya Recipe

Slow Cooker Jambalaya Recipe


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  • Author: Emma
  • Total Time: 5 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Non-Vegetarian

Description

This Slow Cooker Jambalaya recipe is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish that combines tender chicken, spicy andouille sausage, succulent shrimp, and a mix of bell peppers and spices, all cooked to perfection in a slow cooker. Serve this Cajun classic over rice for a satisfying meal that will transport you straight to the bayous of Louisiana.


Ingredients

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Chicken and Sausage:

  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs (cut into chunks)
  • 12 ounces andouille sausage (sliced)

Shrimp:

  • 1 pound raw shrimp (peeled and deveined)
  • Vegetables:

    • 1 green bell pepper (chopped)
    • 1 red bell pepper (chopped)
    • 1 medium onion (chopped)
    • 3 cloves garlic (minced)

    Base and Seasonings:

    • 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes (with juice)
    • 1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste
    • 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
    • 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
    • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
    • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
    • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
    • 1/2 teaspoon salt
    • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

    Additional:

    • 1 cup long-grain white rice
    • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Add Ingredients: Add chicken, sausage, bell peppers, onion, garlic, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, chicken broth, paprika, oregano, thyme, cayenne, salt, and black pepper to the slow cooker. Stir to combine.
  2. Cook: Cover and cook on low for 4–5 hours or on high for 2–3 hours.
  3. Add Rice: Stir in the uncooked rice, cover, and continue cooking on high for 30–40 minutes, or until the rice is tender and liquid is mostly absorbed.
  4. Incorporate Shrimp: In the final 10–15 minutes of cooking, add the shrimp and stir gently. Cook until shrimp are pink and opaque.
  5. Serve: Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.

Notes

  • For spicier jambalaya, add extra cayenne or hot sauce.
  • If using cooked shrimp, add them during the last 5 minutes just to warm through.
  • Brown the sausage before adding for extra depth of flavor (optional).
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 hours
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Slow Cooker
  • Cuisine: Cajun

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 470
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 39g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 38g
  • Cholesterol: 180mg