This Slow Cooker Jambalaya Recipe is a flavorful and convenient dish that brings the taste of New Orleans to your kitchen. Utilizing a Crockpot, this recipe allows for easy preparation and cooking, making it perfect for busy days.
With a combination of rice, sausage, shrimp, and spices, this jambalaya is both hearty and satisfying. Simply add the ingredients to your slow cooker and let it do the work for you.
Easy Crockpot Jambalaya Recipe
This jambalaya features a mix of proteins and vegetables simmered with rice in a seasoned broth. The recipe takes about 6-8 hours in the slow cooker and serves 6 people.
Ingredients
- 1 pound smoked sausage, sliced
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 bay leaf
- Chopped green onions and parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Slice the sausage, chop the onion, bell pepper, and celery, and mince the garlic.
- Combine Ingredients: In the slow cooker, add the sausage, shrimp, onion, bell pepper, celery, garlic, diced tomatoes, rice, chicken broth, Cajun seasoning, salt, pepper, and bay leaf.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the rice is tender and the flavors are well combined.
- Serve: Remove the bay leaf before serving. Garnish with chopped green onions and parsley. Serve hot.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 6 servings
- Calories: 350kcal
- Fat: 15g
- Protein: 25g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
