Crock Pot Jambalaya

Sue Lau's Note:

A delicious dish to serve over rice with sausage, chicken, and shrimp. Have plenty of hot sauce for those who like it! This is perfect for cold weather and Mardi Gras.

• Total Time: 7 hrs 30 mins
• Prep Time: 30 mins
• Cook Time: 7 hrs

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 12 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts , cut into 1 inch cubes
• 1 lb andouille sausage , cut into chunks (may use smoked sausage)
• 2 bell peppers , chopped
• 2 celery ribs , chopped
• 1 onion , chopped
• 3 garlic cloves , minced
• 1 (15 ½ ounce) can diced tomatoes , undrained
• 1⁄3; cup tomato paste
• 1 (15 ½ ounce) can beef broth
• 3 tablespoons chopped parsley
• 2 teaspoons dried basil
• 1 ½ teaspoons dried oregano
• 1 tablespoon hot sauce (may use Tabasco)
• 1 ½ teaspoons salt
• 1 lb shrimp , peeled and deveined
• 4 cups hot steamed rice (amount approximate, based on your serving size)

Directions:

1. Place all ingredients except shrimp and rice in crock pot.
2. Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, or until chicken is cooked through.
3. During the last 30 minutes of cooking, stir in shrimp and cook covered, until shrimp are curled and opaque (and chicken is cooked as well).
4. Serve mixture over hot steamed rice.

Reviews

[CHRISSYG]

Ok, I can't believe I haven't rated this recipe yet... I've used it so many times. Two words, Easy and Delicious! SOMETIMES (If I have time) I will brown the chicken and sausage before putting it in the crock, also boneless skinless thighs work really well with this recipe too. I also substitute thyme rather than basil... I also have some 'secret cajun spices' that I will throw into the pot for good measure. Definately a keeper recipe.

[brightdawn1891]

A can't add or take away from any of the comments that have already been made. This was a great recipe for my 3 qt. crock pot. I made a few substitutions and it still turned out fabulous. I used chorizo instead of andouille, 1 bell pepper instead of two, and added two more cloves of garlic. It turned out perfectly; and I actually didn't have too much liquid because letting it cook longer thickened the sauce. Definite keeper.

[JOY1998]

I have never made Jambalaya before and this turned out great. I added cayenne pepper and paprika to spice it up a bit. I cut down on the broth because of other reviewers recommendations. I found this to be an easy recipe and will keep this recipe to make it again.