Crock Pot Jambalaya (Printable)
Hearty Southern classic with chicken, sausage, shrimp, and Creole spices, all slow-cooked to perfection.
# What you need:
→ Meats & Seafood
01 - 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1-inch pieces
02 - 10 oz smoked Andouille sausage sliced
03 - 8 oz raw shrimp peeled and deveined
→ Vegetables
04 - 1 large onion diced
05 - 1 green bell pepper diced
06 - 2 celery stalks diced
07 - 4 cloves garlic minced
08 - 1 can 14 oz diced tomatoes with juice
→ Rice & Liquids
09 - 1 cup long grain white rice rinsed
10 - 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
→ Spices & Seasonings
11 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
12 - 1 tsp dried thyme
13 - 1 tsp dried oregano
14 - 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
15 - 1 tsp salt
16 - 1/2 tsp black pepper
17 - 2 bay leaves
18 - 1/2 tsp hot sauce optional
→ Garnishes
19 - Chopped fresh parsley
20 - Sliced green onions
# Directions:
01 - Place chicken sausage onion bell pepper celery garlic diced tomatoes chicken broth paprika thyme oregano cayenne salt pepper and bay leaves in the crock pot. Stir thoroughly to distribute seasonings evenly.
02 - Cover and cook on Low setting for 4 hours until chicken is cooked through and vegetables are tender.
03 - Stir in rinsed rice until well combined. Continue cooking on Low for 30-40 minutes until rice is tender and most liquid has been absorbed.
04 - Add shrimp and stir gently. Cover and cook on Low for 15 minutes until shrimp turn pink and opaque throughout.
05 - Remove and discard bay leaves. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt pepper or hot sauce as desired. Serve hot garnished with fresh parsley and green onions.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The crock pot does all the heavy lifting while you go about your day
- One pot means minimal cleanup and maximum flavor development
- Perfect for feeding a crowd or meal prepping for the week ahead
02 -
- Browning the sausage in a skillet before adding it to the crock pot adds incredible depth
- The rice continues absorbing liquid after cooking so it can become too soft if left too long
- Different rice brands cook at different speeds so check at the 30 minute mark
03 -
- Set out all ingredients before starting since this comes together quickly once you begin
- Invest in quality Andouille sausage because it makes or breaks the authenticity