Description
Slow Cooker Chicken Jambalaya is a delightful and hearty dish that brings the vibrant flavors of Louisiana cuisine right to your kitchen. This easy-to-make recipe combines tender chicken, colorful vegetables, and aromatic spices, all simmered to perfection in a slow cooker. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this one-pot meal is not only satisfying but also allows you to customize it to suit your taste preferences. With minimal hands-on time, you can simply toss in the ingredients and let the slow cooker do the work while you enjoy other activities. Serve it warm with fresh herbs or alongside cornbread for a comforting dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 lbs chicken breasts (diced)
- 1/2 onion (diced)
- 1 red bell pepper (diced)
- 1 green bell pepper (diced)
- 2 stalks celery (sliced)
- 2 tsp minced garlic
- 1 Tbsp cajun seasoning
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 can crushed tomatoes (14.5 oz)
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 3 cups cooked rice
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients by dicing the chicken, onions, bell peppers, and celery.
- In the slow cooker, combine diced chicken, onion, bell peppers, celery, garlic, cajun seasoning, oregano, crushed tomatoes, and chicken broth. Stir well to mix.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until the chicken is cooked through.
- Once cooked, stir in the pre-cooked rice until well combined.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Louisiana
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 325
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg