Description
A delicious and hearty meal featuring chicken, vegetables, and rice, capturing the flavors of Louisiana cuisine.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon cajun seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup sliced green onions
- 1 cup cooked andouille sausage (optional)
Instructions
- In the slow cooker, combine the chicken, onion, bell pepper, celery, garlic, diced tomatoes, rice, chicken broth, cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Stir everything to mix well.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and the rice is tender.
- If using, stir in the cooked andouille sausage during the last hour of cooking.
- Before serving, mix in the sliced green onions for freshness.
- Serve hot and enjoy your jambalaya!
Notes
Adjust the level of cajun seasoning to match your spice preference. Feel free to add other vegetables like zucchini or okra.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 270 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Louisiana
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg