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Simple Slow Cooker Jambalaya

Simple Slow Cooker Jambalaya

Cost $20, save $25

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  • 270 Min
  • 12 Servings
  • $20

INGREDIENTS

  • Protein

    • 🍗 2 pounds chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
    • 1 pound andouille sausage, sliced
    • 🍤 1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined

  • Canned Goods

    • 🍅 2 (14.5 ounce) cans diced tomatoes, undrained
    • 2 cups Swanson chicken broth

  • Vegetables

    • 1 (12 ounce) package mirepoix (diced celery, carrots, and onions)
    • ½ cup chopped green bell pepper
    • 🧄 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • Seasonings

    • 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
    • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
    • 1 teaspoon dried oregano

  • Grains

    • 🍚 2 cups converted long-grain white rice

  • Garnish

    • 🌿 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (Optional)

STEPS

1

Combine chicken, diced tomatoes, sausage, chicken broth, mirepoix, bell pepper, garlic, Cajun seasoning, thyme, and oregano in a slow cooker; cover. Cook on High until chicken is tender, 4 to 5 hours, stirring occasionally.

2

Stir in rice and shrimp to combine during the last 30 minutes of cooking.

3

Turn off slow cooker. Let stand, covered, to allow rice to absorb most of the remaining liquid, at least 15 minutes. Garnish with parsley.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

404

Calories

  • 26
    Protein
  • 32
    Carbs
  • 19
    Fats

💡 For extra flavor, consider sautéing the sausage before adding to the slow cooker.Use fresh shrimp for the best taste, but frozen shrimp works well too if you thaw it beforehand.Replace white rice with brown rice for a healthier twist, but adjust cooking time accordingly.Cajun seasoning can be adjusted to taste—add more or less depending on your spice preferences.