Slow Cooker Shrimp Sausage Jambalaya Recipe

Come home to the irresistible aroma of this easy Slow Cooker Shrimp and Sausage Jambalaya! Even after 8 hours on low, the veggies stay crisp and bursting with flavor. This family-friendly recipe features turkey kielbasa for a healthier twist and Emeril's Bayou Blast for a delicious kick (instead of red pepper sauce). Your teenagers will beg for seconds! Serve over fluffy rice (cooked separately) for a complete and satisfying meal. Perfect for busy weeknights!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 510 mins
Calories 266.4 kcal
Protein 30g
Rating 3.8 (10 Reviews)
Slow Cooker Shrimp Sausage Jambalaya 11

Recipe Actions

Share this recipe:

Recipe Author

Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Slow Cooker Shrimp Sausage Jambalaya

Cook Smarter with Sous, Your Kitchen Companion

Missing an ingredient for this Slow Cooker Shrimp Sausage Jambalaya? Need a perfect wine pairing or a healthy side dish idea? Don't guess—ask Sous! Your AI-powered sous-chef is ready to help you swap ingredients, adjust serving sizes, and discover flavor tips in seconds.

How to Make Slow Cooker Shrimp Sausage Jambalaya

  1. In a large slow cooker, combine 1 tbsp Emeril's Bayou Blast, 1 lb turkey kielbasa (sliced), 1 green bell pepper (chopped), 1/2 cup chopped onion, 2 cloves garlic (minced), 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes (undrained), 1 cup chicken broth, 1 tsp dried thyme, 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (optional), and 1 bay leaf.
  2. Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours, or until the kielbasa is cooked through and the vegetables are tender-crisp.
  3. Stir in 1 lb shrimp (peeled and deveined).
  4. Cover and cook on high for 30 minutes, or until the shrimp are pink and opaque.
  5. Remove the bay leaf. Serve hot over cooked rice. Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

27 g

Sugar

25g

Fat

1g

Carbs

15g