Description
This Slow Cooker Jambalaya is a flavorful and hearty Creole dish made with tender chicken, smoky Andouille sausage, and juicy shrimp simmered in a rich tomato-based broth. Packed with bold spices, vegetables, and rice, this easy one-pot meal brings the taste of Louisiana straight to your table. Let the slow cooker do the work for a fuss-free, delicious dinner!
Ingredients
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Base & Broth:
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can beef broth
- 1 (8-ounce) can tomato paste
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 teaspoons dried basil
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon Tony Chachere’s Creole Seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
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Vegetables & Protein:
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
- 2 celery ribs, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lb Andouille sausage (or kielbasa), sliced
- 2 chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1/2 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
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Grains & Garnish:
- 1 1/2 cups white rice
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Chop the onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic. Slice the sausage and cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Layer in the Slow Cooker: Add diced tomatoes, beef broth, tomato paste, bay leaves, basil, oregano, Creole seasoning, Tabasco, salt, Worcestershire sauce, cayenne pepper, and black pepper. Stir well.
- Add Vegetables & Meat: Stir in the chopped vegetables, sausage, and chicken.
- Slow Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours until the chicken is tender.
- Add Rice & Shrimp: About 30 minutes before serving, stir in the shrimp and uncooked rice. Cook until shrimp are pink and rice is tender.
- Finish & Serve: Remove bay leaves, sprinkle with chopped parsley, and serve hot.
Notes
- Rice Cooking Tip: For firmer rice, cook it separately and stir it in before serving.
- Spiciness Level: Adjust heat by adding more cayenne or Tabasco.
- Storage: Refrigerate for up to 3 days or freeze (without rice) for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-7 hours (low) or 3-4 hours (high)
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Cajun