Rice Cooker Jambalaya Recipe

Say goodbye to burnt rice and hello to effortless Cajun flavor with this Rice Cooker Jambalaya! This recipe simplifies the classic dish, letting your rice cooker do all the work. Enjoy perfectly cooked rice and tender vegetables every time, without the fuss of stovetop monitoring. Customize it to your liking – add extra spice, skip the sauté, or adjust the tomatoes for a truly personalized Jambalaya experience. Perfect for busy weeknights or a casual weekend meal!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Calories 504.4 kcal
Protein 33g
Rating 4.4 (7 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Rice Cooker Jambalaya

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How to Make Rice Cooker Jambalaya

  1. If using sausage, cut 1 pound of sausage into 1/2-inch pieces.
  2. In a medium frying pan, over medium heat, sauté 2 cloves minced garlic, 1/2 cup chopped onion, 1/2 cup chopped bell pepper, and 1 cup sliced mushrooms (if using) in 2 tablespoons of butter or margarine for 5-10 minutes, or until onions are translucent.
  3. Add sausage and cook for another 1-2 minutes.
  4. Add 1 cup long-grain white rice, sausage or 1 cup cooked shrimp (if using), sautéed vegetables (or add them directly without sautéing), 2 cups chicken broth, 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes (undrained), and 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or to taste) to your 6-cup (or larger) rice cooker.
  5. Stir gently to combine all ingredients evenly.
  6. Set your rice cooker to the cooking cycle.
  7. Once the cooking cycle is complete, let the Jambalaya sit for 10 minutes.
  8. Fluff with a fork and serve! Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

45 g

Sugar

19g

Fat

34g

Carbs

21g