Easy Slow-Cooker Jambalaya

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
26%
Easy Slow-Cooker Jambalaya
320 min.
8
525kcal

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If you're looking for a hearty and flavorful meal that can be made with minimal effort, look no further than this Easy Slow-Cooker Jambalaya! This delightful dish brings the vibrant flavors of Louisiana right to your kitchen, making it perfect for a family dinner or a casual lunch with friends. Imagine tender chicken thighs, succulent shrimp, and smoky sausage all mingling in a savory broth alongside rice and a medley of vegetables. It’s a one-pot wonder that delivers both comfort and spice!

The beauty of this recipe lies not only in its robust taste but also in its simplicity. With just a handful of ingredients and the reliable help of your slow cooker, you can set it and forget it as it transforms into a delicious meal over five hours. Plus, this jambalaya is both gluten-free and dairy-free, catering to a variety of dietary needs while still packing a punch of flavor. This dish is sure to impress anyone at your dinner table, infusing your home with the aromatic essence of Cajun and Creole spices.

Perfect for feeding a crowd, it makes eight generous servings, each brimming with flavor and richness. Whether you’re enjoying it for lunch, dinner, or as a main dish for a hearty meal, this Easy Slow-Cooker Jambalaya will become a staple in your recipe collection. Grab your slow cooker and dive into a dish that’s as easy to make as it is to love!

Ingredients

  • 28 oz frangelico diced with juice canned
  • stalks celery chopped
  • cups chicken broth 
  • teaspoon thyme dried
  • cloves garlic chopped
  • large bell pepper green seeded chopped
  • large onion chopped
  • teaspoon oregano dried
  • servings parsley 
  • 1.8 cups rice long-grain
  • pound shrimp deveined peeled
  • pounds chicken thighs boneless skinless
  • pound andouille smoked cut into 2-inch slices
  • tablespoon creole seasoning 

Equipment

  • slow cooker

Directions

  1. Combine chicken, sausage, onion, green pepper, celery, tomatoes, garlic, chicken broth, spice mix, thyme and oregano in a large (5-quart) slow cooker. Cook on low for 5 hours.
  2. Add shrimp and rice; raise heat to high and cook for 30 minutes more.
  3. Sprinkle with chopped parsley, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Calories525kcal
Protein34.29%
Fat36.09%
Carbs29.62%

Properties

Glycemic Index
28.65
Glycemic Load
20.19
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
24.911304536073%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
9.05mg
Luteolin
1.17mg
Isorhamnetin
0.94mg
Kaempferol
0.23mg
Myricetin
0.62mg
Quercetin
4.35mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:524.85kcal
26.24%
Fat:20.64g
31.76%
Saturated Fat:6.59g
41.16%
Carbohydrates:38.12g
12.71%
Net Carbohydrates:36.2g
13.17%
Sugar:1.91g
2.12%
Cholesterol:240.45mg
80.15%
Sodium:885.31mg
38.49%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:44.13g
88.25%
Vitamin K:79.13µg
75.37%
Selenium:39.79µg
56.84%
Phosphorus:462.58mg
46.26%
Vitamin B3:9.24mg
46.2%
Vitamin B6:0.78mg
39.15%
Manganese:0.65mg
32.49%
Vitamin C:24.55mg
29.76%
Zinc:4.33mg
28.84%
Vitamin B12:1.59µg
26.56%
Copper:0.46mg
22.87%
Vitamin B2:0.38mg
22.57%
Vitamin B1:0.32mg
21.5%
Vitamin B5:2.13mg
21.31%
Potassium:737.46mg
21.07%
Magnesium:73.19mg
18.3%
Iron:2.84mg
15.75%
Vitamin A:778.09IU
15.56%
Calcium:91.34mg
9.13%
Fiber:1.91g
7.65%
Folate:28.77µg
7.19%
Vitamin E:0.66mg
4.43%
Vitamin D:0.62µg
4.16%
Source:My Recipes