Ragin' Cajun Jambalaya (Crock Pot)

BecR's Note:

One of our favorites! Delicious-- and so easy!!! This is a simple meal to put together and then come home to after a day of shopping or sports. Serve with a crusty baguette or rolls. Enjoy!

• Total Time: 5 hrs 10 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 5 hrs

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 1 large onion , finely chopped
• 1 large green bell pepper , chopped
• 2 celery ribs , thinly sliced (with leaves)
• 16 ounces kielbasa or 16 ounces andouille sausages , sliced
• 2 cups cooked cubed chicken (optional)
• 1 (28 ounce) can petite diced tomatoes , undrained
• 1 cup uncooked converted rice
• 1 cup chicken stock or 1 cup water
• 2 teaspoons cajun seasoning (I use Salt-Free Cajun Seasoning Salt-Free Cajun Seasoning)
• 1 lb frozen tailless cooked large shrimp , defrosted
• snipped fresh parsley , to garnish
• hot sauce , to serve

Directions:

1. Place all the ingredients except the shrimp into the crock pot; stir well to combine.
2. Cover and cook on LOW heat for 4-5 hours, until rice is done and vegetables are tender. (If you have an older model crockpot as I do, cook on HIGH for same amount of time).
3. Stir in the shrimp, cover, and cook for 20-30 minutes until heated through.
4. Garnish with snipped parsley and serve with hot sauce at the table.

Reviews

[Goldenrod]

Loved it! The only thing I changed were the bell peppers, I used one orange and one yellow instead of two green. I find that the orange and yellow are sweeter. Thanks for a great recipe!

[Chef #1371589]

There were no leftovers! Left out chicken this time, figured other meat was plenty. Thanks!

[GingerlyJ]

simple but yummy!