Best 9 Meaty Slow Cooked Jambalaya Recipes

Embark on a culinary expedition to savor the exquisite flavors of a hearty and savory dish – meaty slow cooked jambalaya. This classic Creole creation harmonizes an array of tantalizing ingredients, marrying the bold flavors of Andouille sausage, succulent shrimp, and tender chicken in a vibrant blend of Cajun spices. As the jambalaya simmers gently in a Dutch oven, the rich aromas permeate the air, promising a delectable symphony of flavors. With every spoonful, you'll experience a delightful fusion of textures and tastes, leaving you utterly captivated by this Louisiana masterpiece.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

MEATY SLOW-COOKED JAMBALAYA

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Sure makes life easy having this tasty dish stashed away in the freezer! Another plus, you throw it all in the slow cooker-no skillet necessary. -Diane Smith, Pine Mountain, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 7h40m

Yield 12 servings (3 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 large green pepper, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
2 celery ribs, sliced
1/2 cup white wine or additional reduced-sodium chicken broth
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 to 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 package (12 ounces) fully cooked andouille or other spicy chicken sausage links
2 pounds uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
8 cups hot cooked brown rice

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the first 13 ingredients. Place chicken and sausage in a 6-qt. slow cooker. Pour tomato mixture over top. Cook, covered, on low until chicken is tender, 7-9 hours., Stir in shrimp. Cook, covered, until shrimp turn pink, 15-20 minutes longer. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 387 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 164mg cholesterol, Sodium 674mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 36g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

MEATY SLOW-COOKED JAMBALAYA RECIPE - (4.8/5)

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Provided by á-382

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 large green pepper, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
2 celery ribs, sliced
1/2 cup white wine or additional reduced-sodium chicken broth
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 to 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 package (12 ounces) fully cooked andouille or other spicy chicken sausage links
2 pounds uncooked Uncooked Medium Shrimp, peeled and deveined
8 cups hot cooked brown rice

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the first 13 ingredients. Place chicken and sausage in a 6-qt. slow cooker. Pour tomato mixture over top. Cook, covered, on low 7-9 hours or until chicken is tender. 2. Stir in shrimp. Cook, covered, 15-20 minutes longer or until shrimp turn pink. Serve with rice. Yield: 12 servings (3-1/2 quarts).

SLOW COOKER JAMBALAYA

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Provided by Robin Miller : Food Network

Categories main-dish

Time 7h15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
1/2 pound andouille sausage, diced
1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 medium onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 teaspoons Cajun or Creole seasoning
1 teaspoon hot sauce
2 bay leaves
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 pound frozen peeled and cooked shrimp, thawed
2 cups cooked rice

Steps:

In a slow cooker, combine chicken, sausage, tomatoes, onion, green pepper, celery, and chicken broth. Stir in oregano, Cajun seasoning, hot sauce, bay leaves, and thyme.
Cover, and cook on LOW for 7 hours or on HIGH for 3 hours. Stir in the thawed shrimp, cover and cook until the shrimp is heated through, about 5 minutes. Discard bay leaves and spoon mixture over cooked rice.

MEATY SLOW-COOKED JAMBALAYA

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Sure makes life easy having this tasty dish stashed away in the freezer! Another plus, you throw it all in the slow cooker-no skillet necessary. -Diane Smith, Pine Mountain, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 7h40m

Yield 12 servings (3 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 large green pepper, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
2 celery ribs, sliced
1/2 cup white wine or additional reduced-sodium chicken broth
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 to 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 package (12 ounces) fully cooked andouille or other spicy chicken sausage links
2 pounds uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
8 cups hot cooked brown rice

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the first 13 ingredients. Place chicken and sausage in a 6-qt. slow cooker. Pour tomato mixture over top. Cook, covered, on low until chicken is tender, 7-9 hours., Stir in shrimp. Cook, covered, until shrimp turn pink, 15-20 minutes longer. Serve with rice.

SLOW COOKED JAMBALAYA RECIPE BY TASTY

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Here's what you need: tomatoes, chicken stock, tomato paste, bay leaves, dried basil, dried oregano, Slap Ya Mama Cajun Seasoning, salt, worcestershire sauce, cayenne pepper, black pepper, medium red onion, green bell pepper, celery ribs, okras, jalapeñoes, garlic, andouille sausage, chicken breasts, shrimp, white rice, fresh parsley

Provided by Jacob Sanchez

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 22

Ingredients

2 tomatoes, diced
12 oz chicken stock
1 can tomato paste
4 bay leaves
2 teaspoons dried basil
1 ½ teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon Slap Ya Mama Cajun Seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons cayenne pepper, replace with 2 tsp of reaper pepper for extra spice
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 medium red onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
3 celery ribs, sliced
4 okras, sliced
2 jalapeñoes, sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 lb andouille sausage, sliced
2 chicken breasts, cubed
1 lb shrimp, peel and deveined
1 ½ cups white rice, cooked according to package directions
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped

Steps:

Combine all ingredients (excluding shrimp) in an 8 qt slow cooker.
Stir well until fully mixed, then cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 5 hours.
Add shrimp and cook for an additional 30 minutes on low.
Stir in cooked rice and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 691 calories, Carbohydrate 42 grams, Fat 37 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 44 grams, Sugar 10 grams

SLOW-COOKED JAMBALAYA

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-Sherry Huntwork, Gretna, Nebraska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 6h35m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 pound smoked kielbasa or Polish sausage, sliced
1/2 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) beef broth
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
2 celery ribs, chopped
1/3 cup tomato paste
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
1-1/2 teaspoons dried basil
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1 pound cooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 cups cooked rice

Steps:

In a 4-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 12 ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or until chicken is no longer pink., Stir in shrimp and rice. Cover and cook 15 minutes longer or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 228 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 95mg cholesterol, Sodium 692mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 18g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

COLLEEN'S SLOW COOKER JAMBALAYA

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This recipe came about from a lot of experimenting over the years. My family and friends like this version the best. Serve over cooked rice.

Provided by Colleen Murtaugh

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Stews Jambalaya Recipes

Time 8h20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into 1 inch cubes
1 pound andouille sausage, sliced
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
1 large onion, chopped
1 large green bell pepper, chopped
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chicken broth
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 teaspoons dried parsley
2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon dried thyme
1 pound frozen cooked shrimp without tails

Steps:

In a slow cooker, mix the chicken, sausage, tomatoes with juice, onion, green bell pepper, celery, and broth. Season with oregano, parsley, Cajun seasoning, cayenne pepper, and thyme.
Cover, and cook 7 to 8 hours on Low, or 3 to 4 hours on High. Stir in the shrimp during the last 30 minutes of cook time.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 234.6 calories, Carbohydrate 6.1 g, Cholesterol 98.9 mg, Fat 13.6 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 20.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 687.6 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

MEATY SLOW COOKER JAMBALAYA

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I like to avoid frozen shrimp when I can so I am using dry cured ham instead to this delicious jambalaya! Toss the chicken, sausage, ham, vegetables, and seasonings in the slow cooker and forget about it until dinner time.

Provided by Mertz1827

Categories Jambalaya

Time 7h20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into 1-inch cubes
1 pound andouille sausage, sliced
1 pound Black Forest ham, cut into cubes
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
1 large onion, chopped
1 large green bell pepper, chopped
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup chopped celery
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 teaspoons dried parsley
2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon file powder
½ teaspoon dried thyme

Steps:

Mix chicken, sausage, ham, tomatoes with juice, onion, bell pepper, chicken broth, celery, oregano, parsley, Cajun seasoning, cayenne pepper, file powder, and thyme in a slow cooker.
Cook on Low 7 to 8 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280 calories, Carbohydrate 5.9 g, Cholesterol 63.1 mg, Fat 18.9 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 19.9 g, SaturatedFat 6.4 g, Sodium 1117.4 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

JAMBALAYA

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Make and share this Jambalaya recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Erica_Hildebrand

Categories Chicken Breast

Time 1h

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

1 cup onion, chopped
1 cup green pepper, chopped
1 cup celery, chopped
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 cup green onion, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
1 cup andouille sausage, sliced and sauteed
1/3 cup ham, diced and sauteed
1 cup boneless skinless chicken, diced and sauteed
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 teaspoon white pepper
1 tablespoon hot sauce
2 -3 cups chicken stock
1 cup raw shrimp
4 cups cooked rice
1 tablespoon parsley, chopped

Steps:

Put the vegetables in a 4-quart saucepan and cook them over low heat for 10 to 15 minutes.
Add Andouille, ham, chicken, and spices.
Add enough chicken stock to cover and simmer until the mixture becomes thick, about 15 minutes.
Add shrimp and rice, mix in parsley, cook two more minutes and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 226.6, Fat 1.8, SaturatedFat 0.5, Cholesterol 6.4, Sodium 311.3, Carbohydrate 44.1, Fiber 2, Sugar 3.6, Protein 7.6

Tips:

Mise en Place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all of your ingredients and equipment ready to go. This will help you stay organized and avoid any scrambling.
Brown the Meat: Browning the meat adds flavor and helps to keep it from becoming dry. Be sure to brown the meat in batches so that it doesn't overcrowd the pan and steam instead of browning.
Use a Good Stock: The stock you use will make a big difference in the flavor of your jambalaya. Use a good quality stock, such as homemade or store-bought low-sodium stock.
Don't Overcook the Rice: Jambalaya is best when the rice is cooked al dente, with a slight bite to it. Be careful not to overcook the rice, or it will become mushy.
Garnish with Fresh Herbs: Fresh herbs, such as green onions, parsley, and cilantro, add a pop of color and flavor to jambalaya. Garnish your jambalaya with fresh herbs just before serving.

Conclusion:

Jambalaya is a delicious and versatile dish that can be made with a variety of ingredients. By following these tips, you can make a delicious and authentic jambalaya that your family and friends will love. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced cook, jambalaya is a great dish to try. So next time you're looking for a flavorful and easy meal, give jambalaya a try!