Description
This Slow Cooker Jambalaya recipe offers a hearty and flavorful blend of chicken, andouille sausage, shrimp, vegetables, and spices slow-cooked to perfection. With tender meats, perfectly cooked rice, and a spicy Cajun kick, this one-pot meal is easy to prepare and sure to satisfy your craving for a classic Southern dish.
Ingredients
Proteins
- 2 cubed chicken breasts (skinless, boneless)
- 1 pound sliced andouille sausage
- 1 pound raw shrimp (13-15 count)
Vegetables & Aromatics
- 1 large chopped onion
- 2 stalks thinly sliced celery
- 1 finely chopped red bell pepper
- 1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes
Liquids
- 2 cups chicken broth
Grains
- 1 cup uncooked long-grain rice
Seasonings
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Add the cubed chicken breasts, sliced andouille sausage, diced tomatoes, chopped onion, sliced celery, chopped red bell pepper, chicken broth, tomato paste, dried thyme, dried oregano, Cajun seasoning, and cayenne pepper into the slow cooker. Stir thoroughly to blend all the ingredients together.
- Cook Slowly: Set your slow cooker to low heat and cook the mixture for 7 to 8 hours, or alternatively on high heat for 3 to 4 hours, allowing all flavors to meld and the meats to become tender.
- Add Rice: About one hour before the cooking time is finished, stir in the uncooked long-grain rice. This will cook with the stew and absorb the delicious spices and broth.
- Add Shrimp: In the last 15 minutes of cooking, add the raw shrimp to the slow cooker. Stir gently and allow the shrimp to cook until they turn pink and are fully cooked through.
- Serve: Once done, give the jambalaya a good stir and serve hot. Enjoy your hearty and flavorful slow cooker jambalaya!
Notes
- For spicier jambalaya, increase the cayenne pepper amount to taste.
- Use fresh or frozen shrimp but ensure they are thawed before adding to the slow cooker.
- Adjust the cooking time on slow cooker settings according to your machine’s performance.
- Feel free to substitute long-grain rice with brown rice but increase the cooking time accordingly.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheat well.
