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crock pot jambalaya

(13 ratings)
Recipe by
Diane Atherton
PINE MOUNTAIN, GA

My new crockpot just became my new best friend! I gave it a first workout with my Jambalaya and it cooked it to perfection! The aroma that went through the house while this was cooking was mouth watering! If you love cajun food like we do, I don't think you will be disappointed in this spicy, full of flavor dish. Enjoy! My photos

(13 ratings)
yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 4 Hr
method Slow Cooker Crock Pot

Ingredients For crock pot jambalaya

  • 1 lb
    chicken breast or thighs, cut in 1-inch pieces
  • 1 lb
    andouille chicken sausage (7 links), sliced, or smoked sausage of choice
  • 1 to 2 lb
    shrimp, peeled and deveined (the more shrimp the better)
  • 1/2 lg
    onion, chopped
  • 1 lg
    bell pepper, chopped
  • 3 or 4 clove
    fresh garlic, minced
  • 2 stalk
    celery, sliced, optional
  • 1 qt
    diced tomatoes, or a large (28 oz) can, undrained
  • 1 c
    chicken broth
  • 1/2 c
    dry white wine
  • 1 tsp
    oregano, dried
  • 2 tsp
    parsley flakes
  • 1 tsp
    basil, dried
  • 1 tsp
    cajun seasoning ( mr. pete's or zatarains are both good)
  • 1 tsp
    everglades seasoning (can use an add'l tsp of cajun seasoning if you can't find this)
  • 1 tsp
    cayenne pepper
  • salt, to taste
  • cooked rice

How To Make crock pot jambalaya

  • 1
    Layer chicken pieces and sausage slices in bottom of crock pot. Peel and devein shrimp; keep refrigerated until ready to add.
  • 2
    Combine onion, pepper, celery and garlic; layer on top of meat. NOTE: I had every intention of adding celery but I forgot. This Jambalaya was still outstanding.
  • 3
    Combine tomatoes, broth, wine and seasoning; pour over onion/pepper mixture.
  • 4
    Set crock pot on HIGH. Cook for 4 hours. Add shrimp the last 20 minutes of cooking time. (You can cook on LOW for 8 hours) NOTE: taste test before adding shrimp; add additional seasoning if desired at this point. I did not find it necessary to add anything extra, flavor was perfect for me.
  • 5
    To serve, place a scoop of hot rice in a bowl and spoon jambalaya over rice.
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