Best 12 Slow Cooker Jambalaya Recipes

**Jambalaya: A Flavorful Fusion of French, Spanish, and African Cuisine**

Jambalaya, a Louisiana classic, is a delectable dish that embodies the vibrant culinary heritage of the state. This one-pot wonder seamlessly blends French, Spanish, and African influences, resulting in a symphony of flavors that tantalize the taste buds. This versatile dish can be easily prepared in a slow cooker, making it a convenient and flavorful meal option for busy weeknights or leisurely weekends. Join us on a culinary adventure as we explore the depths of this beloved dish, uncovering the secrets to its rich history and discovering various recipes that showcase its diverse culinary influences. From traditional to contemporary interpretations, let your taste buds embark on a journey through the vibrant world of jambalaya.

Here are our top 12 tried and tested recipes!

COLLEEN'S SLOW COOKER JAMBALAYA

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This recipe came about from a lot of experimenting over the years. My family and friends like this version the best. Serve over cooked rice.

Provided by Colleen Murtaugh

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Stews Jambalaya Recipes

Time 8h20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into 1 inch cubes
1 pound andouille sausage, sliced
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
1 large onion, chopped
1 large green bell pepper, chopped
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chicken broth
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 teaspoons dried parsley
2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon dried thyme
1 pound frozen cooked shrimp without tails

Steps:

In a slow cooker, mix the chicken, sausage, tomatoes with juice, onion, green bell pepper, celery, and broth. Season with oregano, parsley, Cajun seasoning, cayenne pepper, and thyme.
Cover, and cook 7 to 8 hours on Low, or 3 to 4 hours on High. Stir in the shrimp during the last 30 minutes of cook time.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 234.6 calories, Carbohydrate 6.1 g, Cholesterol 98.9 mg, Fat 13.6 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 20.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 687.6 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

SLOW COOKER JAMBALAYA

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Provided by Robin Miller : Food Network

Categories main-dish

Time 7h15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
1/2 pound andouille sausage, diced
1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 medium onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 teaspoons Cajun or Creole seasoning
1 teaspoon hot sauce
2 bay leaves
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 pound frozen peeled and cooked shrimp, thawed
2 cups cooked rice

Steps:

In a slow cooker, combine chicken, sausage, tomatoes, onion, green pepper, celery, and chicken broth. Stir in oregano, Cajun seasoning, hot sauce, bay leaves, and thyme.
Cover, and cook on LOW for 7 hours or on HIGH for 3 hours. Stir in the thawed shrimp, cover and cook until the shrimp is heated through, about 5 minutes. Discard bay leaves and spoon mixture over cooked rice.

SIMPLE SLOW COOKER JAMBALAYA

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Chicken, sausage and shrimp simmered with rice & veggies for a one-pot meal that's perfect for family gatherings.

Provided by Campbell's Kitchen

Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Swanson®

Time 4h49m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2 pounds chicken thighs, cut into bite-size pieces
1 pound andouille sausage, sliced
1 (12 ounce) package mirepoix (diced celery, carrots and onions)
2 (14.5 ounce) cans diced tomatoes, undrained
½ cup chopped green bell pepper
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups Swanson® Chicken Broth
1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 cups converted long-grain white rice
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

Combine chicken, sausage, mirepoix mix, diced tomatoes, bell pepper, garlic, Swanson® Chicken Broth, Cajun seasoning, thyme, and oregano in a slow cooker. Cook on High until chicken is tender, 4 to 5 hours. Stir occasionally. During the last 30 minutes, add rice and shrimp; stir to combine. Turn off slow cooker.
Let stand, covered, for at least 15 minutes to allow rice to absorb most of the remaining liquid. Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 403.6 calories, Carbohydrate 31.9 g, Cholesterol 122.9 mg, Fat 19.1 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 26.3 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 843.3 mg, Sugar 3.1 g

SLOW COOKER JAMBALAYA

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This delectable, slow-cooked version of a traditional New Orleans-style dish features chicken, kielbasa and shrimp in a bed of rice that's been seasoned with Creole seasoning, green pepper, celery and diced tomato.

Provided by Campbell's Kitchen

Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Swanson®

Time 7h25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

3 cups Swanson® Chicken Broth or Swanson® Chicken Stock
1 tablespoon Creole seasoning
1 large green pepper, diced
1 large onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 large stalks celery, diced
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 pound kielbasa, diced
¾ pound skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into cubes
1 cup uncooked regular long-grain white rice
½ pound fresh medium shrimp, peeled and deveined

Steps:

Stir the broth,Creole seasoning, green pepper, onion, garlic, black pepper, celery, tomatoes, kielbasa, chicken and rice in a 6-quart slow cooker.
Cover and cook on LOW for 7 to 8 hours or until the chicken is cooked through.
Add the shrimp to the cooker. Cover and cook for 10 minutes or until the shrimp are cooked through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 386.4 calories, Carbohydrate 26.7 g, Cholesterol 106.4 mg, Fat 20.7 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 22.4 g, SaturatedFat 6.6 g, Sodium 1201.1 mg, Sugar 4.1 g

SLOW COOKER SHRIMP & SAUSAGE JAMBALAYA

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This is very easy and wonderful to come home to after a long day at work. Even after cooking for 8 hours the vegetables are crisp and tasty. I use 1 tablespoon bayou blast (emeril) instead of red pepper sauce and turkey kielbasa for the sausage. I cook my rice in a rice-cooker. My teenagers say it is the best meal that I make. What an easy & tasty dinner this is!

Provided by MA HIKER

Categories One Dish Meal

Time 8h30m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 large onion, chopped
1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
4 celery ribs, chopped (I use outer stalks of celery hearts)
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
2 cups smoked sausage, chopped (fully cooked)
1 tablespoon parsley flakes
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon red pepper sauce
1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined (uncooked)
4 cups cooked rice

Steps:

Mix all ingredients except shrimp and rice in a large slow cooker.
Cover and cook on low setting 7 to 8 hours (or high for 3 to 4 hours).
Stir in shrimp. Cover and cook on high heat about 1/2 hour or until shrimp are pink and firm.
Serve with rice.

SLOW-COOKER JAMBALAYA RISOTTO

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I love risotto, but I don't always love the time and stirring it takes to get the creamy goodness. I found a slow-cooker risotto recipe and thought it was too good to be true. I decided to adapt a jambalaya recipe for this dish. -Angela Westra, Cambridge, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 2h50m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

2-1/2 cups chicken broth
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1-1/2 cups tomato sauce
1-1/4 cups uncooked arborio rice
3 tablespoons finely chopped onion
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 bay leaf
1/2 pound uncooked shrimp (31-40 per pound), peeled and deveined and tails removed
1/2 pound fully cooked andouille sausage links, sliced
2/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese, optional

Steps:

In a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 13 ingredients. Cook, covered, on high for 1-3/4 hours. Stir in shrimp, sausage and, if desired, cheese. Cook until shrimp turn pink and rice is tender, 10-15 minutes longer. Remove bay leaf.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 335 calories, Fat 11g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 97mg cholesterol, Sodium 1276mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 19g protein.

SLOW-COOKER CHICKEN AND SAUSAGE JAMBALAYA

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Add something flavorful to your French cuisine night! Serve this chicken and sausage jambalaya dinner slow cooked to perfection.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 8h30m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 large onions, chopped (2 cups)
1 large green bell pepper, chopped (1 1/2 cups)
2 medium stalks celery, chopped (1 cup)
2 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
1 pound fully cooked Polish sausage links, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (14 ounces) chicken broth
1 package (14 ounces) instant long-grain rice

Steps:

Place onions, bell pepper and celery in 5- to 6-quart slow cooker. Top with chicken; sprinkle with Cajun seasoning. Top with sausage, tomatoes and broth.
Cover and cook on low heat setting 8 to 10 hours or until juice of chicken is no longer pink when centers of thickest pieces are cut.
Gently stir uncooked rice into chicken mixture. Cover and cook on low heat setting about 15 minutes or until rice is tender. Jambalaya will hold on low heat setting up to 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 525, Carbohydrate 47 g, Cholesterol 95 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 35 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 830 mg

SLOW-COOKER CREOLE JAMBALAYA (COOKING FOR 2)

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Here's classic Creole flavorful cooking just for two.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 7h40m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1/2 cup chopped celery
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 can (14 1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes with green pepper and onion, undrained
1/2 cup chopped fully cooked smoked sausage
1 teaspoon parsley flakes
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1/8 teaspoon pepper
4 drops red pepper sauce
6 ounces uncooked peeled deveined medium shrimp, thawed if frozen
1 cup hot cooked rice

Steps:

In 2 1/2- to 3 1/2-quart slow cooker, mix all ingredients except shrimp and rice.
Cover and cook on low heat setting 7 to 8 hours or until vegetables are tender.
Stir in shrimp. Cover and cook on low heat setting about 30 minutes or until shrimp are pink and firm. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 390, Carbohydrate 40 g, Cholesterol 150 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 26 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1760 mg, Sugar 11 g, TransFat 0 g

COLLEEN'S SLOW COOKER JAMBALAYA

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This recipe came about from a lot of experimenting over the years. My family and friends like this version the best. Serve over cooked rice.

Provided by ElizabethKnicely

Categories One Dish Meal

Time 8h20m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast half, cut into 1 inch cubes
1 lb andouille sausage, sliced
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
1 large onion, chopped
1 large green bell pepper, chopped
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chicken broth
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 teaspoons dried parsley
2 teaspoons cajun seasoning
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 lb frozen cooked shrimp, without tails

Steps:

In a slow cooker, mix the chicken, sausage, tomatoes with juice, onion, green bell pepper, celery, and broth. Season with oregano, parsley, Cajun seasoning, cayenne pepper, and thyme.
Cover, and cook 7 to 8 hours on LOW, or 3 to 4 hours on HIGH. Stir in the shrimp during the last 30 minutes of cook time.
Serve over your favorite rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 225, Fat 12, SaturatedFat 4, Cholesterol 93.4, Sodium 879.4, Carbohydrate 7, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 3, Protein 21.7

MEATY SLOW COOKER JAMBALAYA

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I like to avoid frozen shrimp when I can so I am using dry cured ham instead to this delicious jambalaya! Toss the chicken, sausage, ham, vegetables, and seasonings in the slow cooker and forget about it until dinner time.

Provided by Mertz1827

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Stews Jambalaya Recipes

Time 7h20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into 1-inch cubes
1 pound andouille sausage, sliced
1 pound Black Forest ham, cut into cubes
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
1 large onion, chopped
1 large green bell pepper, chopped
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup chopped celery
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 teaspoons dried parsley
2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon file powder
½ teaspoon dried thyme

Steps:

Mix chicken, sausage, ham, tomatoes with juice, onion, bell pepper, chicken broth, celery, oregano, parsley, Cajun seasoning, cayenne pepper, file powder, and thyme in a slow cooker.
Cook on Low 7 to 8 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280 calories, Carbohydrate 5.9 g, Cholesterol 63.1 mg, Fat 18.9 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 19.9 g, SaturatedFat 6.4 g, Sodium 1117.4 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

SLOW-COOKER JAMBALAYA

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Jambalaya is a Creole dish, inspired by both French and Spanish cuisines. Served in the south (especially Louisiana!) and filled with both shrimp and andouille or smoked sausage, it packs on the flavor as a perfect dinner option year-round. This slow-cooker version only takes 15 minutes to prep, and the flavors simmer together for hours, making this recipe a must-try for any Cajun food lover.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 8h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 large onion, chopped (1 cup)
1 medium green bell pepper, chopped (1 cup)
2 medium celery stalks, chopped (1 cup)
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 can (28 oz) Muir Glen™ organic diced tomatoes, undrained
2 cups chopped fully cooked smoked sausage
1 tablespoon parsley flakes
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon red pepper sauce
3/4 pound uncooked peeled deveined medium shrimp, thawed if frozen
4 cups hot cooked rice

Steps:

In 3 1/2- to 6-quart slow cooker, mix all ingredients except shrimp and rice.
Cover; cook on Low heat setting 7 to 8 hours (or High heat setting 3 to 4 hours).
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. Serve jambalaya with rice. 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 : Calories 265, Carbohydrate 31 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 12 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 710 mg

SLOW COOKER JAMBALAYA (VEGAN)

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A good meal to freeze and throw in the slow cooker on a busy day. I prefer the rice cooked separately. You can substitute Creole seasoning for the Cajun seasoning and bok choy for the celery, if desired.

Provided by Maggie Huffman

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Stews Jambalaya Recipes

Time 4h55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil, or to taste
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
8 ounces seitan, cut into cubes
8 ounces smoked vegan sausage, cut into 2-inch slices
½ large onion, chopped
½ large green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
3 stalks celery, chopped
1 cup vegetable broth
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon miso paste
1 ½ teaspoons Cajun seasoning
½ teaspoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon dried oregano
1 cup rice
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, or to taste

Steps:

Drizzle the bottom of a 4-quart slow cooker crock with olive oil. Stir tomatoes with juice, seitan, sausage, onion, green bell pepper, celery, vegetable broth, garlic, miso paste, Cajun seasoning, thyme, and oregano into crock.
Cook on Low for 4 hours. Add rice to the crock and cook on High until rice is cooked through, about 30 minutes more. Garnish with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 334.4 calories, Carbohydrate 40.8 g, Fat 10.3 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 19.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 965.3 mg, Sugar 5.2 g

Tips:

Use a flavorful broth. Chicken or seafood broth will add depth and flavor to your jambalaya. Vegetable broth may also be used, but it will result in a less flavorful dish.
Don't overcrowd the slow cooker. If you add too much food to the slow cooker, it will not cook evenly. Leave at least 1 inch of space around the food.
Cook the jambalaya on low heat for 8-10 hours, or on high heat for 4-6 hours. The cooking time will vary depending on the type of slow cooker you are using. Check the manufacturer's instructions for more information.
Serve the jambalaya with your favorite toppings. Some popular toppings include green onions, chopped parsley, grated Parmesan cheese, and hot sauce.

Conclusion:

Slow-cooker jambalaya is a delicious and easy way to enjoy this classic Creole dish. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a flavorful and satisfying meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a casual gathering. So next time you're looking for a tasty and hassle-free meal, give slow-cooker jambalaya a try!

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