Crock Pot Jambalaya (Printable)
Hearty southern classic with chicken, sausage, and shrimp, slow-cooked to perfection with authentic Creole spices.
# 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
09 - 1 cup long grain white rice rinsed
→ Liquids
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 - 0.5 tsp cayenne pepper
15 - 1 tsp salt
16 - 0.5 tsp black pepper
17 - 2 bay leaves
18 - 0.5 tsp hot sauce optional
→ Garnishes
19 - Chopped fresh parsley
20 - Sliced green onions
# Steps:
01 - Place chicken sausage onion bell pepper celery garlic diced tomatoes chicken broth paprika thyme oregano cayenne salt pepper and bay leaves in the slow cooker. Mix thoroughly until evenly distributed.
02 - Cover and cook on Low setting for 4 hours until chicken is cooked through and vegetables are tender.
03 - Stir in rinsed rice ensuring it is fully submerged in the liquid. 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 - Discard bay leaves. Taste broth and adjust seasoning with salt pepper or additional hot sauce as desired.
06 - Ladle into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley and sliced green onions if using. Serve immediately.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Almost zero active cooking time thanks to the slow cooker doing all the heavy lifting
- The flavors meld together into something that tastes like you spent all day at the stove
02 -
- The rice continues absorbing liquid after cooking, so don't panic if it looks slightly soupy when you first add it
- Searing the sausage beforehand adds an extra layer of flavor that's totally worth the extra pan
03 -
- Don't lift the lid during the first 4 hours, or you'll lose heat and extend your cooking time significantly
- The flavors actually deepen overnight, so this is perfect for meal prep or leftovers