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Crockpot Jambalaya

Crockpot Jambalaya: Flavorful Comfort Food Made Easy

Crockpot Jambalaya is a flavorful comfort food that melds smoky sausage, chicken, and vibrant veggies effortlessly.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Cajun, Southern
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Proteins
  • 1 lb Chicken Breast Cube into bite-sized pieces.
  • 1 lb Andouille Sausage Slice into rounds.
  • 1 cup Shrimp Thawed, can be omitted.
For the Vegetables
  • 1 cup Celery Chopped.
  • 1 cup Bell Peppers Red & Yellow, chopped.
  • 1 cup Onion Chopped.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced.
For the Seasonings
  • 2 tbsp Creole Seasoning
  • 1 tbsp Oregano
  • 1 tbsp Thyme
  • 0.5 tsp Cayenne Pepper Adjust to taste.
  • 1 tsp Salt Adjust to taste.
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper Adjust to taste.
For the Base
  • 2 cans Crushed Tomatoes
  • 4 cups Chicken Broth
  • 1.5 cups Long-Grain Rice Can substitute with brown rice.

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prep Ingredients: Cube the chicken and slice the sausage. Chop the celery, bell peppers, and onion, and mince the garlic.
  2. Layer Ingredients: Place chicken, sausage, celery, bell peppers, onion, and garlic in the slow cooker.
  3. Season: Sprinkle Creole seasoning, oregano, thyme, cayenne, salt, and black pepper over the ingredients.
  4. Add Liquids: Pour in crushed tomatoes and chicken broth, and stir gently.
  5. Cook: Cover and cook on low for about 6 hours or high for 4-6 hours.
  6. Add Shrimp: About 30 minutes before serving, stir in the thawed shrimp.
  7. Serve: Prepare rice and serve jambalaya over it, garnished with parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 1000mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure to prep ingredients evenly for consistent cooking. Adjust seasonings according to taste, especially cayenne and Creole seasoning.

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