Slow Cooker Cajun Jambalaya with Chicken, Sausage & Shrimp
A hearty one-pot meal combining chicken, sausage, shrimp, and flavorful spices, perfect for a cozy dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7-8 hours on low or 3-4 hours on high
- Total Time: 8 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed
- 1 pound andouille sausage, sliced
- 1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, thinly sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, finely chopped
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 cup uncooked long-grain rice
- 1 pound raw shrimp (large, about 13–15 count)
Instructions
- Place the cubed chicken, sausage, diced tomatoes, onion, celery, bell pepper, chicken broth, tomato paste, thyme, oregano, Cajun seasoning, and cayenne pepper into the slow cooker. Stir everything together.
- Cover and cook on low for 7–8 hours or high for 3–4 hours, until the chicken is tender and the flavors are well blended.
- One hour before the end of the cooking time, stir in the uncooked rice.
- During the last 15 minutes, add the raw shrimp. Cook until the shrimp turn pink and are fully cooked through.
- Ladle into bowls and enjoy warm — a hearty one-pot Cajun classic!
Notes
- Make sure to use large shrimp for the best texture.
- Feel free to adjust the level of cayenne pepper to suit your spice preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 1000mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg