Description
A hearty and flavorful Crock Pot Jambalaya featuring chicken, andouille sausage, rice, and a blend of vegetables, simmered to perfection for a Southern taste experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken thighs, diced
- 1 pound andouille sausage, sliced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 oz)
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups uncooked rice
- 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Green onions for garnish
Instructions
- In a Crock Pot, combine the chicken, sausage, onion, bell pepper, celery, garlic, diced tomatoes, chicken broth, rice, Cajun seasoning, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Stir well to combine all ingredients.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours until the rice is cooked and liquid is absorbed.
- Fluff the rice and serve hot, garnished with green onions.
Notes
For enhanced flavor, consider searing the chicken thighs and sausage before adding them to the Crock Pot. Use low sodium chicken broth for better control over seasoning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: jambalaya, Crock Pot, Southern cooking, easy recipe, comfort food
