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Slow Cooker Jambalaya

Slow Cooker Jambalaya

This Slow Cooker Jambalaya combines a mix of flavors and ingredients for a delicious and hearty meal.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 20 minutes
Course Main
Cuisine Cajun, Creole
Servings 8 servings
Calories 369 kcal

Equipment

  • slow cooker

Ingredients
  

  • 1 white onion, diced
  • 3 ribs celery, diced
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, diced
  • 1 pound smoked sausage, sliced about ¼ inch
  • 1 pound boneless chicken breasts and/or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 28-ounce can diced tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons Creole seasoning I like Tony Chachere’s Creole Seasoning
  • 1 pound large shrimp, shell on, thawed
  • 1 cup long grain white rice
  • ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper or to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish

Instructions
 

Cook the Jambalaya

  • Add the onion, celery, bell pepper, garlic, sausage, chicken, tomatoes, oregano, bay leaves, and Creole seasoning to a large slow cooker. Stir together well. Cook on high for 3 hours or on low for 4 to 5 hours until the veggies are tender and the chicken is cooked through.
  • Leave the shells on the shrimp, but use kitchen shears to cut up the backs. Add the shrimp to the slow cooker. Stir it in, cover, and cook on high for another 30 to 45 minutes until the shrimp are cooked through.
  • While the shrimp cooks, cook the rice according to the package directions. Once done, set the rice aside covered until ready to serve.
  • Remove bay leaves from the jambalaya and taste. Season with salt and pepper to taste and garnish with fresh chopped parsley. Either peel the shells off the shrimp now or serve with the shells on and instruct guests to remove the shells as they eat.
  • Stir the cooked rice into the jambalaya or serve the jambalaya ladled over top the rice. Leftovers will keep in the fridge in air-tight containers for 2 to 3 days.

Notes

For easy eating, remove the shells of the shrimp before serving or instruct your guests to remove them themselves.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 369kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 34gFat: 19g
Keyword Cajun recipe, Comfort Food, Creole Recipe, Jambalaya, Slow Cooker Jambalaya, Slow Cooker Recipe
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