Slow Cooker Cajun Jambalaya with Chicken, Sausage & Shrimp

• कुल समय: 10 hours

सामग्री

450 g chicken breast or thighs, cut into cubes

225 g smoked sausage (like andouille), sliced

250 g raw shrimp, peeled & deveined

1 onion, diced

1 red bell pepper, diced

1 green bell pepper, diced

2 celery stalks, diced

4 cloves garlic, minced

1 can (400 g) diced tomatoes

3 cups chicken broth

1 ½ cups long-grain rice (uncooked)

2–3 tbsp Cajun seasoning (to taste)

1 tsp smoked paprika

½ tsp thyme

1–2 bay leaves

Salt & pepper, to taste

Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Hot sauce (optional, for serving)

निर्देश

Layer ingredients: In the slow cooker, add chicken, sausage, onion, peppers, celery, garlic, tomatoes, broth, rice, Cajun seasoning, paprika, thyme, bay leaves, salt & pepper. Stir to combine.

Cook: Cover and cook on Low 6–7 hours or High 3–4 hours, until rice is tender and chicken is cooked.

Add shrimp: In the last 20 minutes, stir in shrimp. Cover again until pink and cooked through.

Finish: Remove bay leaves, stir well, and garnish with fresh parsley.

Serve: With a dash of hot sauce if you like it extra spicy 🌶️.