Description
This Easy Crockpot Jambalaya Recipe is a flavorful and hearty dish that combines chicken, sausage, shrimp, and vegetables with Cajun spices, all cooked to perfection in a slow cooker. It’s a convenient and delicious one-pot meal that is sure to impress!
Ingredients
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Meat and Seafood:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 12 ounces andouille sausage, sliced
- 1 pound raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
Vegetables:
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 celery stalks, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes with juices
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup long grain white rice (added later)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional for garnish)
- sliced green onions (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Add Ingredients to Slow Cooker: Combine chicken, sausage, bell peppers, onion, celery, garlic, diced tomatoes, chicken broth, oregano, thyme, paprika, cayenne, black pepper, and salt in a slow cooker. Stir to combine.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or on high for 2-3 hours.
- Add Rice: About 30 minutes before serving, stir in the rice. Cover and cook until rice is tender and has absorbed most of the liquid.
- Add Shrimp: Add shrimp during the last 15-20 minutes of cooking, stirring until pink and cooked through.
- Adjust Seasoning and Serve: Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot, garnished with parsley and green onions if desired.
Notes
- If you like it spicier, increase the cayenne pepper or add hot sauce. Chicken thighs are recommended for juicier meat. For firmer shrimp, sauté separately and add before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 425
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 175mg
