Description
Slow Cooker Jambalaya is a vibrant and satisfying dish that brings the bold flavors of Cajun cuisine right to your table with minimal effort. This one-pot wonder features tender chicken, juicy shrimp, and a medley of colorful vegetables, all simmered together with aromatic spices for a meal that’s both comforting and delicious. With only 10 minutes of prep time, it’s perfect for busy weeknights or festive gatherings. Whether you’re serving it at a family dinner or a casual get-together, this jambalaya will impress your guests with its rich taste and hearty texture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cubed chicken breasts (skinless, boneless)
- 1 pound sliced chicken sausage
- 1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 1 large chopped onion
- 2 stalks thinly sliced celery
- 1 finely chopped red bell pepper
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 cup uncooked long-grain rice
- 1 pound raw shrimp
Instructions
- Place the cubed chicken, sliced chicken sausage, diced tomatoes, onion, celery, red bell pepper, chicken broth, tomato paste, Cajun seasoning, thyme, oregano, and cayenne pepper in your slow cooker. Stir to combine.
- Set the slow cooker on low for 7–8 hours or high for 3–4 hours.
- About an hour before cooking is complete, add the uncooked long-grain rice and stir well.
- In the last 15 minutes of cooking, fold in the raw shrimp until they are pink and opaque.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7–8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 960mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 120mg