Description
A hearty Slow Cooker Cajun Jambalaya featuring chicken, smoky andouille sausage, and plump shrimp, infused with spices and perfect for gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed
- 1 pound andouille sausage, sliced
- 1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, thinly sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, finely chopped
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 cup uncooked long-grain rice
- 1 pound raw shrimp (large, about 13–15 count)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In your slow cooker, place the cubed chicken, sliced sausage, diced tomatoes, chopped onion, sliced celery, and bell pepper. Pour in the chicken broth and stir in the tomato paste, thyme, oregano, Cajun seasoning, cayenne pepper, and rice. Mix well to ensure even distribution of flavors.
- Set the Cooker: Cover and let it simmer on low for 7–8 hours or on high for 3–4 hours.
- Add Rice: One hour before your cooking time is up, gently stir in the uncooked rice, ensuring it’s fully submerged in the flavorful broth.
- Incorporate Shrimp: During the last 15 minutes of cooking, add raw shrimp, ensuring they cook until just pink and tender, about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Serve and Enjoy: Ladle the hearty jambalaya into bowls and savor the aroma as you enjoy a meal that encapsulates warmth and flavor.
Notes
Customize with different proteins and vegetables. For a vegetarian version, replace chicken and sausage with vegetables and use vegetable broth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg