Slow Cooker Jambalaya

Slow Cooker Jambalaya with andouille sausage, chicken and shrimp cooked low and slow with bold spices and vegetables with just 10 minutes of prep.

Slow Cooker Jambalaya hardly any effort at all.

Hey guys it’s Sabrina again from Cooking with Points and Dinner, then Dessert with an easy slow cooker recipe that is so full of flavor you’ll save this recipe and make it over and over again.

One of my favorite slow cooker recipes is Brown Sugar Garlic Chicken or Pot Roast, but this jambalaya is so good we’ve been adding it into the regular rotation with our favorites.

Jambalaya doesn’t have to take a lot of work. You can just prep and toss all the ingredients together and let the slow cooker do the work.

OR you could brown the sausage, then cook the onions and peppers in it before adding the ingredients to the slow cooker. Instant flavor boost.

What to serve with Slow Cooker Jambalaya?

The classic side dish to Jambalaya is steamed rice, but you can also serve it over some black eyed peas for an amazing and easy meal. On the side you can also add some Homemade Cornbread or baguettes.

What meats are normally in Jambalaya?

Most jambalaya recipes contain chicken, andouille sausage and shrimp.

What is the difference between Jambalaya and Gumbo?

Gumbo normally contains a roux which is cooked to a deeply flavored brown stage and contains more liquids like a stew with vegetables like okra as well as the trinity of bell peppers, celery and onions. Jambalaya is a traditional rice dish made in one pot with more meat than vegetables.

Looking for more Cajun recipes?

• Cajun Shrimp and Sausage Vegetable Sheet Pan
• Creamy Cajun Chicken Meatballs
• Creamy Cajun Sausage Linguine

Slow Cooker Jambalaya

4.49 from 39 votes

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 3 hours

Total Time 3 hours 10 minutes

Servings 8

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Slow Cooker Jambalaya with andouille sausage, chicken and shrimp cooked low and slow with bold spices and vegetables with just 10 minutes of prep.

Ingredients

• 2 chicken breasts skinless, boneless, cut into chunks
• 1 pound andouille sausage links sliced
• 1 can diced tomatoes 28 ounces
• 1 large onion chopped
• 1 red bell pepper finely chopped
• 2 stalks celery thinly sliced
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 pound shrimp 13-15 count

Instructions

1. Add all the ingredients except the shrimp into the slow cooker and stir.
2. Cook on low for 7-8 hours (high for 3-4 hours), in the last 15 minutes add in the shrimp.
3. Serve over rice.

Nutrition Facts

Slow Cooker Jambalaya

Amount Per Serving

Calories 141 Calories from Fat 27

% Daily Value*

Fat 3g5%

Saturated Fat 1g5%

Cholesterol 179mg60%

Sodium 797mg33%

Potassium 449mg13%

Carbohydrates 4g1%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 2g2%

Protein 25g50%

Vitamin A 1025IU21%

Vitamin C 30.9mg37%

Calcium 106mg11%

Iron 2.4mg13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.