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Hearty Slow Cooker Jambalaya Recipe with Andouille Sausage

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A comforting and flavorful slow cooker jambalaya featuring smoky Andouille sausage, tender chicken thighs, and fluffy rice, perfect for an easy and hearty dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound Andouille sausage, sliced into rounds
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup diced bell peppers (mix of green and red)
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped finely
  • 2 stalks celery, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 ½ cups uncooked long grain white rice
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with juices
  • 3 cups low sodium chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme or a few sprigs fresh thyme
  • 2 bay leaves
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (optional, for sautéing)

Instructions

  1. Slice Andouille sausage into ¼-inch rounds. Chop onion, bell peppers, and celery into bite-sized pieces. Mince garlic cloves and cut chicken thighs into chunks.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sausage rounds and cook 3-4 minutes until lightly browned. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, sauté onion, bell peppers, and celery for 5 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Transfer sautéed sausage and veggies to the slow cooker. Add chicken pieces, uncooked rice, diced tomatoes with juices, and chicken broth.
  5. Stir in Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, thyme, bay leaves, salt, and pepper.
  6. Cover and cook on LOW for 4-6 hours or on HIGH for 2-3 hours until rice is tender and most liquid is absorbed. Check every 30 minutes if cooking on high to avoid mushiness.
  7. Remove bay leaves, fluff jambalaya gently with a fork, and adjust seasoning if needed. Add hot sauce if desired for extra heat.

Notes

Sautéing the sausage and veggies before slow cooking adds extra flavor but can be skipped for convenience. Use long grain white rice for best texture; brown rice requires longer cooking and more liquid. Avoid stirring during cooking to prevent mushy rice. Adjust liquid if needed during cooking.

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