Description
Experience the vibrant flavors of Louisiana with this easy Slow Cooker Jambalaya. This comforting dish combines tender chicken, flavorful chicken sausage, and shrimp simmered in a rich blend of spices and fresh vegetables. Perfect for busy weeknights or festive gatherings, this recipe requires only 10 minutes of prep time. Simply set your slow cooker, let the ingredients meld together, and enjoy a hearty meal that serves up to 8 people. With its bold taste and simple preparation, this Jambalaya is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cubed chicken breasts (skinless, boneless)
- 1 pound sliced chicken sausage
- 1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 1 large chopped onion
- 2 stalks thinly sliced celery
- 1 finely chopped red bell pepper
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 cup uncooked long-grain rice
- 1 pound raw shrimp (13–15 count)
Instructions
- Place cubed chicken breasts and sliced chicken sausage in the slow cooker.
- Add diced tomatoes, chopped onion, sliced celery, red bell pepper, chicken broth, tomato paste, thyme, oregano, Cajun seasoning, and cayenne pepper. Stir until well combined.
- Set the slow cooker to low for 7-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- One hour before cooking is complete, stir in uncooked long-grain rice.
- In the last 15 minutes of cooking, add raw shrimp to ensure they cook perfectly.
- Once fully cooked, stir again and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: Low (7-8 hours) or High (3-4 hours)
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Louisiana
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 120mg