If you’ve ever wondered how to make jambalaya, here’s the recipe for you. These combinations of ingredients and creole seasonings will please a crowd, or warm up a family on a chilly winter day.
Preparation:
20mins
Cooking:
8hrs
Total:
8hrs20mins
Serves:
10
Ingredients
28oztomatoesdiced with juice (1 can)
500gAndouille sausage
1large onionchopped
1medium green bell pepperchopped
1cupcelerychopped
1cupchicken broth
1poundchicken breastskinless, boneless, cut into cubes
½lbsshrimp
1large onionchopped
2tspcajun seasoning
2tsppaprika seasoning
2tspItalian seasoning
1tspcayenne pepper
½tspdried thyme
Instructions
If you’re using frozen ingredients, prepare them ahead by taking them out of the freezer and allowing them to thaw at room temperature.
Chop the sausages and chicken breast into cubes or bite-sized pieces. Chop the vegetables into small-size pieces, too.
Combine all ingredients in a slow cooker starting with chopped celery, bell pepper, and onions. Add andouille sausages, chicken breast, and unpeeled shrimp.
Stir in the seasonings including cajun, paprika, Italian, cayenne, and thyme. Mix the ingredients well until they are mostly coated with the seasonings. Then add one cup of chicken broth and a can of diced tomatoes with the juice.
Cover and cook for 5 to 6 hours on High or 7 to 8 hours on Low.
Stir the pot a couple of times during the last 30 minutes of slow cooking to further let the meat, vegetables, and seasonings blend.
Recipe Notes
If you’re serving jambalaya with the rice mixed in, prepare the rice at least 30 minutes to an hour before the slow cooker finishes cooking. Then mix them up well before transferring to a serving plate. You can also just scoop a serving of the jambalaya over a cup of rice. Any kind of barbeque food pairs well with jambalaya. That gives you a tip on how to serve this at a party.