Fix it and forget it this Slow Cooker Jambalaya is a hit! Quick to throw together with tremendous flavor, you will have a meal the whole family can enjoy.

Ok so I love me some good souther food. My mom used to live down in Mississippi and I still have relatives that live there today, so we have many recipes that we love from the south.

This Slow Cooker Jambalaya is one of those, it is super easy and has various vegetables, spices, shrimp, chicken and andouille, you really can’t go wrong with this recipe.

Very filling it is the perfect dinner if you are looking for something that you don’t have to spend too much time worrying about at let your slow cooker do all the work.

I love a good slow cooker recipe, we utilize it all year long from soup, to casseroles and more. There is so many things that the slow cooker can do.

But one of those things that is our family favorite is this Jambalaya! Like I said, so much flavor in one dish that you will be full but yet wan’t to come back for more.

Some of my other favorite slow cooker recipes we have on our site include: Buffalo Chicken Sandwiches, Sunday Roast and Red Beans and Rice.

WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS:

We give you the option to use instant or long grain white rice.
This makes enough to serve a large family.
With three different meats, you get it alllll.

INGREDIENTS NEEDED (FULL RECIPE AT BOTTOM):

Chicken breasts
Andouille sausage links
Green bell pepper
Diced tomatoes
Onion
Celery
Chicken broth
Bay leaves
Oregano
Thyme
Cajun seasoning
Paprika
Cayenne
Garlic, minced
Shrimp
White rice
Parsley

HOW TO MAKE SLOW COOKER JAMBALAYA, STEP BY STEP:

Place the chicken breast, sausage, bell pepper, can of tomatoes, onion, celery, chicken broth, bay leaves, oregano, thyme, cajun seasoning, paprika, cayenne and garlic in the crock pot. Stir to combine.
Cook on low for 5 hours or high for 3 ½ hours.
When the jambalaya has cooked for 3 ½ to 5 hours, add the shrimp and cook for 20 minutes.
Then, add the instant rice and cook for 5 to 10 minutes. Turn off the cooker and let it sit to soak up the broth.
If using long grain rice, cook separately according to package directions and stir into the jambalaya. Turn off and allow to sit for 10 to 15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper if needed.
Garnish with parsley and serve with your favorite sides if desired.

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN GUMBO AND JAMBALAYA?

Gumbo is made with a roux, it is served like a stew over rice. Jambalaya is a rice with chicken, shrimp and sausage dish. It is not a soup and is not liquidy, but rather a flavorful, meaty rice dish.

DO I HAVE DO USE ANDOUILLE SAUSAGE?

I know that a lot of people are not a huge fan of the spice from andouille, so no you do not have to use it. But you will want to substitute it!

Some substitutions that we use include kielbasa or any smoked sausage. Both are great, but won’t give you quite the authentic flavor but still tastes wonderful.

WHAT ARE THE BEST SIDES TO GO WITH SLOW COOKER JAMBALAYA?

While this Slow Cooker Jambalaya is great and filling on it’s own you can add a side dish, some that we like include:

HOW TO STORE:

To store leftovers place in an airtight container in the refrigerator where this should keep for up to 4-5 days, reheat in the microwave until heated through.

This can also be frozen, to do this place in an airtight freezer container in the freezer where it will keep for up to 3 months. Defrost in the refrigerator before reheating.

TIPS AND TRICKS:

You can either use instant rice or long grain white rice, we give instructions for both.
Make sure to use uncooked shrimp that is peeled and deveined.
You can substitute andouille for smoked sausage or kielbasa if you are not a spice fan.
This can be frozen, see my tips above.
This makes a large batch, you can cut it in half if you are only serving a few people.
I suggest using an 8qt slow cooker for this recipe.
This can be cooked on low for 3-4 hours or high for 5-6 hours.

If you want a delicious recipe where you are not able to put your fork down, then you need to try my Slow Cooker Jambalaya!

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Slow Cooker Jambalaya