Irresistibly Easy Slow Cooker Jambalaya for Heartwarming Meals
Discover the rich flavors of Slow Cooker Jambalaya, a comforting dish combining Cajun spices, andouille sausage, shrimp, and chicken.
Ingredients
- 1 large boneless and skinless chicken breast
- ½ pound shrimp peeled and deveined
- 1 pound andouille sausage
- 3 bell peppers green, red, yellow or orange
- 1 onion white or yellow
- 2-3 jalapeños seeds and stems removed
- 1 ½ cups uncooked white rice
- 2 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 1 can 30-ounce crushed tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 3 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- optional cilantro or parsley for topping
Instructions
- Begin by preparing the proteins: slice the andouille sausage into ¼ inch thick pieces and chop the chicken into 1-inch cubes.
- In a greased slow cooker, combine the sliced andouille sausage, chopped chicken, diced bell peppers, chopped onion, and jalapeños.
- Pour in the low sodium chicken broth and crushed tomatoes, then add minced garlic, Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
- Set the slow cooker to low and cover. Cook for approximately 3 to 4 hours.
- After the initial cooking time, stir in the uncooked white rice, cover again, and let cook for an additional 1 to 2 hours.
- With about 20 minutes left, uncover and add the shrimp. Re-cover and continue cooking for another 15 to 20 minutes.
- Stir to combine flavors and garnish with fresh herbs if desired before serving hot.
Notes
- Use fresh shrimp and vegetables for best flavor.
- Measure your broth carefully to avoid a soupy texture.
- Always use uncooked rice for proper absorption of flavors.
- Adjust spice levels by tasting before serving.
- Customize proteins to suit dietary needs.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cupCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3g
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