Crock Pot Jambalaya (Printable View)

Hearty southern classic with tender chicken, sausage, and shrimp simmered slowly with spicy Creole flavors.

# Ingredient List:

→ Meats & Seafood

01 - 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
02 - 10 oz smoked Andouille sausage, sliced
03 - 8 oz raw shrimp, peeled and deveined

→ Vegetables

04 - 1 large onion, diced
05 - 1 green bell pepper, diced
06 - 2 celery stalks, diced
07 - 4 cloves garlic, minced
08 - 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes with juice

→ Rice & Liquids

09 - 1 cup long grain white rice, rinsed
10 - 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth

→ Spices & Seasonings

11 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
12 - 1 tsp dried thyme
13 - 1 tsp dried oregano
14 - ½ tsp cayenne pepper
15 - 1 tsp salt
16 - ½ tsp black pepper
17 - 2 bay leaves
18 - ½ tsp hot sauce

→ Garnishes

19 - Chopped fresh parsley
20 - Sliced green onions

# How to Make It:

01 - Place chicken, sausage, onion, bell pepper, celery, garlic, diced tomatoes with juice, chicken broth, paprika, thyme, oregano, cayenne, salt, pepper, and bay leaves in the crock pot. Stir thoroughly to distribute seasonings evenly.
02 - Cover and cook on Low setting for 4 hours, allowing flavors to meld and meats to become tender.
03 - Stir in rinsed rice until well combined. Continue cooking on Low for 30 to 40 minutes until rice is tender and most liquid has been absorbed.
04 - Add shrimp and stir gently. Cover and cook on Low for 15 minutes until shrimp turn pink and are opaque throughout.
05 - Remove and discard bay leaves. Taste mixture and adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or hot sauce as desired.
06 - Serve immediately while hot, garnished with fresh chopped parsley and sliced green onions if desired.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Set it and forget it freedom lets you go about your day while dinner cooks itself
  • The layers of flavor develop slowly creating depth that stovetop versions cant match
  • One pot means minimal cleanup and maximum time to enjoy your evening
02 -
  • Browning the sausage beforehand adds an extra layer of smoky depth
  • The rice continues absorbing liquid after cooking so stop while theres still a little sauce
  • Shrimp overcook quickly check them at 10 minutes to avoid rubbery texture
03 -
  • Rinse your rice until water runs clear for perfectly separate grains
  • Taste the seasoning before adding shrimp as they release their own salty liquid
  • Use a slow cooker liner if you want to skip the soaking and scrubbing

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