Crock Pot Jambalaya
Crock Pot Jambalaya is a delightful dish featuring chicken, smoked sausage, and vibrant vegetables, simmered with spices and rice—a perfect meal for busy days.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken thighs, diced Use fresh chicken thighs for best flavor.
- 1 pound smoked sausage, sliced Choose high-quality smoked sausage.
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 stalk celery, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced Don’t skip the garlic for depth of flavor.
- 14.5 ounces can diced tomatoes Add with juice.
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup long-grain rice Long-grain rice recommended.
- 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning Adjust according to spice preference.
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 green onions, sliced For garnish.
Instructions
Preparation
- Gather all ingredients, ensuring chicken is diced and sausage is sliced.
Cooking
- In the crock pot, combine chicken, sausage, onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic.
- Add canned tomatoes with their juice and chicken broth.
- Stir in rice, Cajun seasoning, and season with salt and pepper.
- Mix well and cover the crock pot.
- Cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours.
- After cooking, stir gently and taste to adjust seasoning, adding more broth if needed.
Serving
- Serve directly from the crock pot or ladle into bowls and garnish with green onions.
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Notes
This dish pairs well with crusty bread or cornbread. Serve with a side salad and hot sauce for those who like heat.