Description
A flavorful Southern jambalaya made effortlessly in a slow cooker, featuring tender chicken, robust sausage, and a symphony of spices.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 1 pound sausage (Andouille or smoked turkey), sliced
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1 cup chopped green bell pepper
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 2 cups uncooked rice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Place the diced chicken, sliced sausage, chopped onion, green bell pepper, celery, minced garlic, undrained diced tomatoes, chicken broth, and Cajun seasoning into the Crock Pot.
- Stir gently to combine all the ingredients, ensuring the seasonings incorporate evenly.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- About 30 minutes before serving, stir in the uncooked rice. Add extra broth if needed.
- Once the rice is tender and cooked through, taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot, garnishing with freshly chopped green onions.
Notes
Perfect for meal prepping and leftovers taste even better the next day.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg