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Shrimp jambalaya served in a white shallow bowls garnished with fresh parsley and green onion with beer on the side.
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Authentic Jambalaya Recipe (Creole-Style)

Authentic Jambalaya loaded with plump shrimp, chicken, andouille sausage, crushed tomatoes and rice bursting with bold flavor. A super easy, set-and-forget slow cooker recipe that will transport you straight to New Orleans!
Course Main Course, Stew
Cuisine Creole
Diet Gluten Free
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Inactive 4 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 50 minutes
Servings 10 servings
Calories 440kcal
Author Kim Peterson

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 pound chicken thighs , boneless, skinless
  • 12 ounces andouille sausage , cut into ½-inch slices
  • 1 smoked ham hock
  • 1 yellow bell pepper , chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper , chopped
  • 1 large onion , chopped
  • 3 celery stalks , chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves , minced
  • 1 28-ounce can whole tomatoes and juices
  • ⅓ cup tomato paste
  • 1½ cups chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley
  • 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon each dried basil, oregano, kosher salt and black pepper
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 ½ pounds raw shrimp (21-25 ct), peeled and deveined
  • 4 cups cooked rice
  • Sliced green onion and fresh herbs , for garnish

Instructions

  • Place the chicken thighs in the slow cooker. Add the sausage slices and ham hock.
  • Spread the bell peppers, onion, celery and garlic over top.
  • Add parsley, Cajun seasoning, paprika, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  • Add tomatoes with juices, tomato paste and chicken broth. Use a wooden spoon to break up tomatoes and stir ingredients to combine. Top with bay leaves.
  • Cover and cook on low for 4-5* hours or on high for 2-3 hours.
  • Add the shrimp during the last 15 minutes of cooking and remove the ham hock and chicken.
  • Shred the chicken and remove any meat from the ham hock then discard. Return shredded chicken and ham to the slow cooker.
  • Once shrimp are opaque, either stir rice into the slow cooker and transfer to a serving bowl, or serve rice alongside so everyone can take as much as they want.
  • Garnish with sliced green onions and fresh herbs. Enjoy!

Notes

*Actual length of cooking time may vary according to individual slow cooker. My crockpot gets hot so I stick to the lower end of the range.
**See post for Recipe Tips & Dutch Oven Instructions**
 

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 440kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 22g | Cholesterol: 177mg | Sodium: 1316mg | Potassium: 729mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1024IU | Vitamin C: 45mg | Calcium: 103mg