Slow Cooker Jambalaya

Slow Cooker Jambalaya

Bring a Cajun flair to dinner with this no hassle slow cooker jambalaya.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings 8 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 2 chicken thighs, boneless, skinless
  • 1 lb smoked sausage
  • 3 ribs celery
  • 1 medium yellow onion
  • 1 green bell pepper
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1 canned diced tomatoes
  • 2 cups broth
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp Thyme
  • 1 tbs creole spice mix
  • 1 tsp cayenne
  • 2 cups rice
  • green onions, sliced (Or parsley, for garnish)

Instructions
 

  • Chop celery, onion, and bell pepper into small, 1/2 inch pieces. Slice the sausage into 1/2 inch moons or half moons. Mince the garlic.
  • Combine chicken, sausage, chopped veggies, diced tomatoes, and broth in the crock pot. Stir in oregano, thyme, creole spice, and cayenne.
  • Cover and cook on low 7-8 hours, or on high 3-4 hours. Turn the crock pot to high and let the liquid come to a boil. Remove chicken and shred it with a fork, then return to the pot along with the rice. Cover and let cook another 20-25 minutes on high.
  • Stir to fluff the rice and ensure most of the liquid has cooked out. Garnish and serve!

Notes

Wanna punch it up? Toss in a few jalapeños or serrano peppers.