Crockpot Jambalaya
Crockpot jambalaya is a delightful one-pot dish that brings the vibrant flavors of New Orleans to your table. With tender shrimp, savory sausage, and colorful vegetables simmered in a rich, spicy broth, this recipe offers both ease and deliciousness. Perfect for gatherings or cozy dinners, you can set it and forget it, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully throughout the day. Get ready for a culinary adventure that will impress everyone!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: About 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Andouille sausage, sliced
- 1 lb raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup bell peppers, chopped (mixed colors)
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with herbs
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 2 cups long-grain white rice
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping the onion, bell peppers, and mincing the garlic.
- Optionally sauté onions and bell peppers in a skillet until soft before adding them to the crockpot.
- Combine all ingredients (sausage, shrimp, vegetables, tomatoes, rice, broth, thyme, oregano, cayenne) in the crockpot; stir well.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until rice is tender.
- Taste and adjust seasoning before serving hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg