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Crockpot Chicken Jambalaya Recipe: Ultimate Slow Cooker Comfort Food

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Crockpot Chicken Jambalaya is a classic Creole dish loaded with tender chicken, smoky sausage, succulent shrimp, and fresh vegetables, all infused with zesty Creole spices. Perfect for family dinners or weeknight meals.

Ingredients

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1/2 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 2-inch pieces

1/2 pound andouille sausage, sliced into discs

1 pound cooked, peeled shrimp

1 medium yellow onion, chopped

2 ribs celery, chopped

1 cup bell pepper, assorted colors, chopped

4 cloves garlic, crushed

14.5 ounces diced tomatoes with juice

3 cups cooked white or brown rice

3 bay leaves

1 teaspoon coarse Kosher salt

1/2 teaspoon dried basil

1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon onion powder

1/2 teaspoon thyme

1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper

1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

1/4 teaspoon paprika

Instructions

1. Combine chicken, sausage, diced tomatoes with juice, garlic, onion, celery, bell peppers, and bay leaves in the slow cooker.

2. Mix all dry spices and add to the slow cooker mixture, stirring thoroughly.

3. Cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours until chicken is tender and flavors meld.

4. Remove bay leaves and stir in cooked rice and peeled shrimp.

5. Cook on “warm” for 10-15 minutes to heat shrimp without overcooking.

6. Serve immediately and enjoy.

Notes

Use fresh vegetables for vibrant flavor.

Do not overcook the shrimp; add at the end.

Cook rice separately to avoid mushy texture.

Adjust seasoning to taste; add more crushed red pepper for spicier jambalaya.

Slow cooker liners make cleanup easier.

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