Description
Forgotten Jambalaya is a delicious, one-pot dish that combines seasoned chicken, sausage, and shrimp in a flavorful tomato-based sauce. This slow-cooked recipe makes for an easy, comforting meal, full of bold flavors and served over hot, fluffy rice. Perfect for busy days, it’s a set-it-and-forget-it dish that’s sure to please!
Ingredients
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) beef or chicken broth
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
3 celery ribs, chopped
2 medium green peppers, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
5 garlic cloves, minced
3 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
2 teaspoons dried basil
1–1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1–1/4 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 pound smoked sausage, halved and cut into 1/4-inch slices
1/2 pound uncooked shrimp (31–40 per pound), peeled and deveined
Hot cooked rice
Instructions
- In a 5-quart slow cooker, combine the diced tomatoes, broth, and tomato paste. Stir in the chopped celery, green peppers, onion, garlic, and all the seasonings, including parsley, basil, oregano, salt, cayenne pepper, and hot pepper sauce.
- Add the chicken cubes and smoked sausage slices to the slow cooker, stirring to combine.
- Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours, or until the chicken is no longer pink and cooked through.
- Stir in the shrimp and cover. Cook for an additional 15-30 minutes, or until the shrimp turn pink and are fully cooked.
- Serve the jambalaya over hot cooked rice.
Notes
- Vegetarian Version: Replace the chicken, sausage, and shrimp with plant-based alternatives like tempeh, tofu, or a variety of beans for a vegetarian jambalaya.
- Spicy: Add more cayenne pepper or toss in some diced jalapeños to kick up the heat.
- Different Proteins: You can substitute the chicken with turkey, or use andouille sausage for an extra smoky flavor.
- Seafood Swap: If shrimp isn’t your thing, feel free to use other seafood like scallops or a combination of fish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-6 hours in the slow cooker
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Creole, Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 950 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
