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Slow Cooker Jambalaya

Slow Cooker Jambalaya with andouille sausage, chicken and shrimp cooked low and slow with bold spices and vegetables with just 10 minutes of prep.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
3 hrs
Total Time
3 hrs 10 mins
Servings: 8 People
Calories: 357 kcal
Course: Main Course , Soup , Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 chicken breasts skinless, boneless, cut into chunks
  • 1 pound Andouille sausage links sliced
  • 1 can diced tomatoes 28 ounces
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper finely chopped
  • 2 stalks celery thinly sliced
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1 tablespoon Cajun Seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 Tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 cup uncooked long grain rice (see notes*)
  • 1 pound raw shrimp 13-15 count

Instructions

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  1. Add the chicken, sausage, tomatoes, celery, bell pepper, chicken broth, thyme, oregano, cajun seasoning, and cayenne pepper into the slow cooker. Then, simply stir to combine.
  2. Next, set the cooker to low for 7-8 hours (high for 3-4 hours). One hour before the cooking time is done, add in the uncooked rice and stir to combine. In the last 15 minutes, add the shrimp.
  3. Serve and enjoy.

Notes

  • Adding the rice to the slow cooker is optional.  You can also just serve it over cooked rice. 
  • Rice: Add uncooked rice 1 hour before the cooking time ends. Or stir in pre-cooked rice with the shrimp 15 minutes before everything finishes.
  • Updated on August 7, 2021 
  • Originally Posted on April 10, 2018

Nutrition Information

Calories 357kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 24g (8%) Protein 25g (50%) Fat 17g (26%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 7g Trans Fat 0.1g Cholesterol 86mg (29%) Sodium 777mg (32%) Potassium 645mg (18%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 1136IU (23%) Vitamin C 25mg (28%) Calcium 50mg (5%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8People

Amount Per Serving

Calories 357

% Daily Value*

Calories 357kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 24g 8%
Protein 25g 50%
Fat 17g 26%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Monounsaturated Fat 7g 35%
Trans Fat 0.1g 5%
Cholesterol 86mg 29%
Sodium 777mg 32%
Potassium 645mg 14%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 1136IU 23%
Vitamin C 25mg 28%
Calcium 50mg 5%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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