Description
Crockpot Jambalaya is a delightful one-pot dish that combines the bold flavors of andouille sausage, succulent shrimp, and tender chicken with aromatic spices and vegetables. This slow-cooked masterpiece fills your home with mouthwatering aromas, making it perfect for family dinners or potlucks. Easy to prepare and bursting with taste, it’s sure to impress your guests while allowing you to relax rather than slave away in the kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb andouille sausage, sliced
- 1 lb boneless chicken thighs, cubed
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup bell peppers, chopped (mixed red and green)
- 14 oz canned diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Green onions and parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic in a skillet over medium heat until softened (about 3-4 minutes).
- Add sliced sausage and cubed chicken to the skillet; cook until browned.
- Transfer the mixture to a crockpot. Stir in canned tomatoes, rice, broth, Cajun seasoning, bell peppers, salt, and pepper.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours until rice is tender.
- In the last 30 minutes of cooking, gently fold in the shrimp until they turn pink.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours (low) or 3 hours (high)
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Creole
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 150mg