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 flavorful, hearty, and easy-to-make dish, look no further than this Easy Slow-Cooker Jambalaya! This recipe combines the classic Cajun and Creole flavors with a simple, hands-off cooking method that makes it perfect for busy days. The slow cooker brings out the best in the chicken, shrimp, sausage, and rice, infusing them with the rich flavors of tomatoes, garlic, and aromatic herbs like thyme and oregano. Plus, it's gluten-free and dairy-free, making it a great option for those with dietary restrictions.

The beauty of this dish lies in its versatility. You can enjoy it for lunch, dinner, or even as a meal to serve at a gathering. The mix of proteins – tender chicken thighs, succulent shrimp, and smoky sausage – creates a balanced, satisfying meal that everyone will love. And the best part? It’s all cooked in one pot, so clean-up is a breeze. With just a few minutes of prep and a few hours in the slow cooker, you’ll have a delicious, comforting dish ready to serve!

Ingredients

  • 28 oz canned tomatoes diced with juice canned
  • stalks celery chopped
  • cups chicken broth 
  • teaspoon thyme leaves 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 sausage smoked cut into 2-inch slices
  • tablespoon creole spice mix 

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