Description
A hearty and flavorful jambalaya made easy in the slow cooker with chicken, smoked sausage, and fragrant spices, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 1 lb smoked sausage, sliced
- 1 cup onion, diced
- 1 cup bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup celery, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes (with juices)
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups uncooked rice (long-grain preferred)
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Green onions, for garnish
Instructions
- Prep all ingredients: dice chicken, slice sausage, and chop onion, bell pepper, celery, and mince the garlic.
- In the slow cooker, combine the diced chicken, sliced sausage, diced onion, bell pepper, celery, and minced garlic.
- Pour in the diced tomatoes and chicken broth. Add the uncooked rice.
- Sprinkle Cajun seasoning over the top, add salt and pepper to taste, and stir well.
- Cover and set Crock Pot to low for 6–8 hours, or high for 3–4 hours until the rice is tender and chicken is cooked through.
- Stir to blend the pot’s juices, adjusting seasoning if necessary, and garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
Notes
For added spice, adjust Cajun seasoning. This jambalaya can be frozen, so portion it into airtight containers for future meals.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Creole