Monday Slow Cooker Ideas: Jambalaya

Mondays are tough. That’s why I decided for 2021 to reserve Monday nights for slow cooker dinners. Starting the week with nearly hands-off cooking helps me ease back into the week. It’s been a total game changer. This weekend I watched Princess And The Frog with my kids and decided to try to make some crockpot Jambalaya. There was very little left over for the next day, so I’m calling this recipe a win.

Ingredients

This recipe has many classic cajun ingredients which come together for a perfectly balanced meal that is not too spicy but every bit hearty and delicious! Meats include chicken breasts, andouille sausage links and shrimp. Vegetables used were diced tomatoes, onion, red pepper and celery. Lastly, spices were a blend of dried thyme, oregano, cayenne pepper and cajun seasoning.

Preparation

This Jambalaya recipe is easy to prepare. Simply combine all the ingredients (except shrimp) and let your slow cooker work its magic.

1. Combine ingredients: Add all the ingredients except the shrimp into the slow cooker. Then, stir to combine.
2. Cook: Next, set the cooker to LOW for 7-8 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours. In the last 15 minutes add in the shrimp.
3. Enjoy: Serve over rice and enjoy!

What To Serve With Slow Cooker Jambalaya? 

The classic side dish to Jambalaya is steamed rice and can be topped of with cheddar jalapeño cornbread

What Meats Are Normally In Jambalaya? 

Most jambalaya recipes contain chicken, andouille sausage and shrimp.  However, you can swap out the meat and it will still deliver a delicious outcome.

Does Jambalaya Store Well?

Jambalaya will remain good in the refrigerator for about 3 days.  For best results, do not freeze.  To store, allow it to cool completely, then place it in an airtight container within two hours of cooking.

Crockpot Jambalaya

Just 10 minutes of prep time and the bold spices and vegetables of this dish will be ready to come together and served for dinner in a few hours

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Course Main Course

Servings 8

Ingredients

  

• 2 chicken breasts
• 1 lb andouille sausage links sliced
• 28 oz diced tomatoes
• 1 large onion chopped
• 2 celery stalks thinly sliced
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1/2 tsp dried thyme
• 2 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tbsp cajun seasoning
• 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1 lb shrimp 13-15 count

Instructions

 

• Add all the ingredients except the shrimp into the slow cooker and stir.
• Cook on low for 7-8 hours (high for 3-4 hours), in the last 15 minutes add in the shrimp.
• Serve Over Rice

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