Slow Cooker Jambalaya Recipe

This incredible Slow Cooker Jambalaya recipe is a weeknight lifesaver! It's unbelievably easy, fast, and bursting with flavor. Even without chicken, this recipe delivers an authentic Cajun kick thanks to generous portions of sausage and shrimp. Adapted from a slow-cooker manual, this recipe is guaranteed to become a family favorite. Get ready for a taste of Louisiana comfort food without the fuss!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 495 mins
Calories 908.3 kcal
Protein 150g
Rating 3.3 (3 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Slow Cooker Jambalaya

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How to Make Slow Cooker Jambalaya

  1. In your slow cooker, combine 1 lb Andouille sausage (sliced), 1 large onion (chopped), 1 green bell pepper (chopped), 2 celery stalks (chopped), 2 cloves garlic (minced), 1 tbsp paprika, 1 tsp cayenne pepper (or more, to taste), 1 tsp dried oregano, 1 tsp dried thyme, 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes, 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce, 4 cups chicken broth, and 1 bay leaf.
  2. Stir all ingredients thoroughly to ensure even distribution of flavors.
  3. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 5 hours.
  4. After the initial cooking time, stir in 1 lb shrimp (peeled and deveined) and 1 cup long-grain white rice.
  5. Cover and cook for an additional 15 minutes, or until the rice is cooked through and the shrimp is pink and opaque.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

77 g

Sugar

43g

Fat

65g

Carbs

17g