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Slow Cooker Chicken Jambalaya

Slow Cooker Chicken Jambalaya: Your New Favorite Comfort Dish

Discover the rich flavors of Slow Cooker Chicken Jambalaya, a comforting dish featuring chicken, sausage, shrimp, and spices cooked to perfection.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Cajun, Creole
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken & Sausage
  • 2 pounds Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts Cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 12 oz Andouille Sausage Sliced
For the Vegetables
  • 14.5 oz Diced Tomatoes Opt for fire-roasted for extra flavor
  • 4 cloves Garlic Crushed
  • 1 medium Yellow Onion Chopped
  • 2 ribs Celery Chopped
  • 1 cup Bell Pepper Assorted colors, chopped
For Adding Flavor
  • 3 Bay Leaves
  • 1 tsp Coarse Kosher Salt
  • 0.5 tsp Dried Basil
  • 0.5 tsp Oregano
  • 0.5 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 0.5 tsp Onion Powder
  • 0.5 tsp Thyme
  • 0.25 tsp Crushed Red Pepper Adjust based on spice tolerance
  • 0.25 tsp Ground Black Pepper
  • 0.25 tsp Paprika
For Serving
  • 3 cups Cooked Rice Swap for brown rice for a healthier twist
  • 1 pound Shrimp Cooked and peeled

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In your slow cooker, combine the chicken, sausage, diced tomatoes, garlic, onion, celery, bell pepper, and bay leaves. Stir gently to mix.
  2. Add the dried herbs and spices to the mixture in the slow cooker, ensuring all ingredients are well-coated.
  3. Cover and set to high heat. Cook for 3 hours, stirring occasionally.
  4. Remove bay leaves, then stir in the cooked rice and shrimp. Let it warm through for about 10-15 minutes.
  5. Switch to the warm setting until ready to serve. Ladle into bowls and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Feel free to adjust the seasoning levels according to your taste preferences and add your favorite vegetables.

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