Description
A flavorful, one-pot slow cooker jambalaya featuring chicken, sausage, and aromatic vegetables, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken thighs, diced
- 1 pound smoked sausage, sliced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup long grain rice
- 2 teaspoons Creole seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a Crock Pot, combine the chicken, sausage, onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic.
- Add the diced tomatoes (with juice), chicken broth, rice, Creole seasoning, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
- Stir to combine all ingredients.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and the rice is tender.
- Before serving, stir and garnish with sliced green onions. Let it rest for 5 to 10 minutes if the pot seems very watery.
Notes
For a lighter side, try this with a simple green salad or crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg