Crock Pot Jambalaya (Printable)
Hearty southern classic with chicken, sausage, shrimp and Creole spices, all done easily in the slow cooker.
# 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 - 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
15 - 1 tsp salt
16 - 1/2 tsp black pepper
17 - 2 bay leaves
18 - 1/2 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 crock pot. Stir thoroughly to incorporate all seasonings.
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 evenly distributed. 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 opaque throughout.
05 - Remove and discard bay leaves. Taste broth and adjust seasoning with additional salt pepper or hot sauce as desired.
06 - Ladle into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley and sliced green onions if using.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The slow cooker does all the heavy lifting while you go about your day
- One pot means minimal cleanup and maximum flavor development
- Perfect for feeding a crowd or having leftovers all week long
02 -
- Adding the shrimp too early will result in tough rubbery seafood so wait until the very last 15 minutes
- The rice continues absorbing liquid even after cooking so do not worry if it seems slightly loose when you turn off the crock pot
03 -
- Rinse your rice until the water runs clear to prevent gummy results
- Taste and adjust the heat level before serving as cayenne potency varies between brands