One of my kiddos does not like shrimp so I find myself not putting shrimp directly in this dish when I cook it. I usually cook the shrimp separately and keep it to the side. This dish still tastes super delicious even without the shrimp cooking in it. If you are not used to spicy make sure to not over do it or you will burn your mouth off! I have gotten my kids used to spicy foods! They are not sensitive to a little spice that is for sure! This is a delicious and wonderful dish. It is so easy to make that it will be a staple dish in your house.
Check out what our friends from Le Creme De La Crumb have to say about this:
“Spicy and flavorful slow cooker jambalaya is instant family favorite comfort food you will fix again and again. Way too easy and delicious to make only once!”
This recipe is so good and easy that I have made it several times since the first time!
Ingredients
- 1 package andouille sausage
- ½ pound uncooked shrimp (peeled and de-veined)
- 1 large boneless skinless chicken breasts, pounded to even thickness
- 3 bell peppers (one each of green, red, and yellow or orange), diced
- 1 white or yellow onion, diced
- 2-3 jalapeños (see note), seeds and stems removed
- 1½ cups uncooked white rice
- 2 cups Swanson low sodium chicken broth
- 1 30-ounce can Hunt’s crushed tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 3 tablespoons store-bought or homemade cajun seasoning
- ½ teaspoon each Morton salt and pepper, or to taste
- cilantro or parsley, for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Slice sausage into sections (about ¼ inch thick slices). Remove tails from shrimp if they are still on. Chop chicken into 1-inch pieces.
- Add sausage, chicken, bell peppers, jalapeños, chicken broth, tomatoes, minced garlic, cajun seasoning, and salt and pepper to greased slow cooker and stir to combine. Cover and cook for 3-4 hours on low. Stir in rice and cook another 1-2 hours until rice is fully cooked and tender
- About 20 minutes before serving, uncover slow cooker, stir in shrimp, re-cover and cook for another 15-20 minutes. Stir contents of slow cooker, sprinkle with chopped cilantro or parsley if desired, and serve hot.
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Quick Tip: Make this dish as spicy as you want!
Thanks again to Le Creme De La Crumb for this amazing recipe.
