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Crock-Pot Jambalaya Recipe

Crock-Pot Jambalaya Recipe: Savory Comfort for Busy Nights

This Crock-Pot Jambalaya Recipe delivers a burst of Cajun flavors, perfect for busy nights.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Total Time 5 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Cajun, Southern
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Jambalaya
  • 1 lb Boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 lb Smoked sausage Brown before adding
  • 1 lb Large peeled raw shrimp Optional
  • 1 medium Onion Diced finely
  • 1 medium Bell pepper Finely diced
  • 2 stalks Celery stalks Diced
  • 4 cloves Minced garlic
  • 4 cups Chicken broth
  • 2 tbsp Cajun or Creole seasoning
  • 1 tbsp Paprika
  • 1 tsp Onion powder
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning Optional
  • 2 tbsp Tomato paste
  • 2 cups Parboiled rice
  • 1 tbsp Fresh parsley For garnish
  • 1 spray Nonstick cooking spray

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Method
 

Directions
  1. Spray the inside of your slow cooker generously with nonstick cooking spray.
  2. Pour in the chicken broth, followed by the Cajun seasoning, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning. Stir in the minced garlic and tomato paste until well combined.
  3. Add the chicken thighs, onion, bell pepper, celery, and browned sausage to the slow cooker. Gently stir to combine.
  4. Cover and cook on HIGH for 2 hours or LOW for 4 to 5 hours.
  5. Carefully remove the chicken thighs, shred, and return to the pot.
  6. Stir in the parboiled rice, cover, and cook on HIGH for an additional hour or LOW for about 2 hours.
  7. In the last 20 minutes, fold in the shrimp.
  8. Give a gentle stir to fluff the jambalaya before serving, garnished with parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 850mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Pair with crusty bread for a complete meal. Customize proteins and veggies to taste.

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