Description
Slow Cooker Jambalaya is a flavorful and hearty Cajun dish perfect for a cozy dinner. Combining smoked sausage, tender shrimp, fresh vegetables, and long-grain rice, this recipe delivers bold spices and a satisfying meal with minimal effort thanks to the slow cooker.
Ingredients
Meat and Seafood
- 1 lb smoked sausage, sliced
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
Vegetables and Aromatics
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Green onions, for garnish
Pantry Items
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In the slow cooker, add the sliced smoked sausage, peeled and deveined shrimp, chopped bell pepper, chopped onion, minced garlic, undrained diced tomatoes, chicken broth, long-grain rice, Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Mix Well: Stir all the ingredients together thoroughly to ensure the flavors and components are evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
- Cook: Cover the slow cooker and cook the mixture on low heat for 4-5 hours or on high heat for 2-3 hours, until the rice is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.
- Serve: Once cooked, give the jambalaya a final stir and serve hot, garnished with sliced green onions for a fresh and colorful finish.
Notes
- For spicier jambalaya, increase the amount of Cajun seasoning or add hot sauce to taste.
- If you prefer a lower sodium option, use low-sodium chicken broth and adjust salt accordingly.
- Shrimp can be added halfway through cooking to avoid overcooking and maintain texture.
- Using pre-cooked sausage and shrimp can reduce the cooking time slightly.
- This dish tastes even better the next day as the flavors meld together.
