Slow-Cooker Jambalaya

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Popular
Health score
13%
Slow-Cooker Jambalaya
495 min.
8
356kcal

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Are you ready to embark on a culinary adventure that brings the vibrant flavors of New Orleans right to your kitchen? Our Slow-Cooker Jambalaya is a delightful dish that perfectly captures the essence of this classic Creole recipe. With its rich blend of spices, succulent shrimp, and hearty smoked sausage, this jambalaya is sure to impress your family and friends.

What makes this recipe even more appealing is its convenience. Simply toss all the ingredients into your slow cooker and let it work its magic while you go about your day. In just under eight hours, you’ll be greeted with a warm, aromatic meal that’s not only gluten-free and dairy-free but also packed with flavor. Each serving is a satisfying combination of protein, healthy fats, and wholesome carbohydrates, making it a balanced choice for lunch or dinner.

Whether you’re hosting a gathering or looking for a comforting weeknight meal, this Slow-Cooker Jambalaya is a crowd-pleaser that caters to various dietary needs. The vibrant colors and enticing aromas will fill your home, creating an inviting atmosphere that beckons everyone to the table. So grab your slow cooker and get ready to savor the taste of Louisiana with this easy-to-make, delicious jambalaya!

Ingredients

  • cup onion chopped
  • cup bell pepper green chopped
  • cup celery stalks chopped
  •  garlic clove finely chopped
  • 28 oz canned tomatoes diced organic undrained canned
  • cups andouille smoked fully cooked chopped
  • tablespoon parsley 
  • 0.5 teaspoon thyme leaves dried
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper 
  • 0.3 teaspoon hot sauce red
  • 0.8 pound shrimp frozen thawed deveined uncooked peeled
  • cups rice hot cooked

Equipment

  • slow cooker

Directions

  1. In 3 1/2- to 6-quart slow cooker, mix all ingredients except shrimp and rice.
  2. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 7 to 8 hours (or High heat setting 3 to 4 hours).
  3. Stir in shrimp. If needed, reduce heat setting to Low; cover and cook on Low heat setting about 1 hour longer or until shrimp are pink and firm.
  4. Serve jambalaya with rice.
  5. Note: This recipe was tested in slow cookers with heating elements in the side and bottom of the cooker, not in cookers that stand only on a heated base. For slow cookers with just a heated base, follow the manufacturer’s directions for layering ingredients and choosing a temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Calories356kcal
Protein22.04%
Fat39.63%
Carbs38.33%

Properties

Glycemic Index
40.38
Glycemic Load
26.59
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
15.239565185879%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
11.62mg
Luteolin
1.12mg
Isorhamnetin
1.83mg
Kaempferol
0.17mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
4.54mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:356.11kcal
17.81%
Fat:15.75g
24.24%
Saturated Fat:5.35g
33.46%
Carbohydrates:34.28g
11.43%
Net Carbohydrates:31.1g
11.31%
Sugar:5.9g
6.56%
Cholesterol:108.4mg
36.13%
Sodium:820.82mg
35.69%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:19.71g
39.42%
Manganese:0.7mg
35.24%
Vitamin C:26.93mg
32.64%
Copper:0.47mg
23.38%
Phosphorus:232.52mg
23.25%
Vitamin B6:0.41mg
20.5%
Selenium:14.24µg
20.34%
Potassium:644.59mg
18.42%
Vitamin B3:3.53mg
17.66%
Vitamin B1:0.26mg
17.46%
Zinc:2.52mg
16.78%
Magnesium:57.81mg
14.45%
Vitamin B12:0.85µg
14.16%
Iron:2.47mg
13.7%
Vitamin K:13.94µg
13.28%
Fiber:3.18g
12.74%
Vitamin B2:0.18mg
10.78%
Vitamin E:1.4mg
9.35%
Vitamin B5:0.92mg
9.16%
Calcium:90.07mg
9.01%
Folate:28.28µg
7.07%
Vitamin A:350.76IU
7.02%
Vitamin D:0.62µg
4.12%