Forgotten Jambalaya Recipe

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During chilly months, I fix this jambalaya at least once a month. It’s so easy…just chop the vegetables, dump everything in the slow cooker and forget it! Even my sons, who are picky about spicy things, like this dish.—Cindi Coss, Coppell, Texas

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Forgotten Jambalaya Recipe
  • Prep: 35 min. Cook: 4-1/4 hours
  • Yield: 11 Servings
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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 medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • Hot cooked rice

Directions

  • In a 5-qt. slow cooker, combine the tomatoes, broth and tomato paste. Stir in the celery, green peppers, onion, garlic and seasonings. Stir in chicken and sausage.
  • Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours or until chicken is no longer pink. Stir in shrimp. Cover and cook 15-30 minutes longer or until shrimp turn pink. Serve with rice. Yield: 11 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 cup calculated without rice equals 230 calories, 13 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 75 mg cholesterol, 1,016 mg sodium, 9 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 20 g protein.

Originally published as Forgotten Jambalaya in Taste of Home February/March 2008, p33

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Reviewed on May. 07, 2013 by kellington59

My husband who hates chicken, loves this dish. I've cooked it in the crockpot and stove pot and both are delicious.

Reviewed on Apr. 03, 2013 by danthecook

We both loved it! I've made several different versions of jambalaya and this is possibly my favorite. I was able to add the shrimp after about 3 1/2 hrs and I cut the tobasco and cayenne in half. It was perfect, my wife said. Will def fix again!

Reviewed on Apr. 01, 2013 by christycincy

This was a very easy jambalaya to make. It had just the right amount of spice for me. Very hearty and filling.

Reviewed on Mar. 28, 2013 by joedebfry

Excellent! We love the flavor and it's easy to make. I'll make this often.

Reviewed on Feb. 26, 2013 by parelius

This just did not hit me like I thought it would. Like others, I think the cooking time was way too long and caused the meat to get dry. The overall flavor just wasn't there.

Reviewed on Feb. 24, 2013 by mercougar

I absolutely love this recipe!!! I didn't like the overpowering smoked sausage flavor the first time I made this (personal preference) so I eliminated the smoked sausage altogether the second time I made it and it still turned out incredible!

Reviewed on Feb. 18, 2013 by Janel VK

This is so easy and so very good. I questioned whether Jambalaya made in the crock pot could have the flavor I so enjoy but I am now a believer. I will be making this again. I used imitation crab in place of the scrimp.

Reviewed on Feb. 17, 2013 by pavlokat

My Savannah, Georgia bred husband says it is the best he has ever had! That's a winning vote in my book!!!

Reviewed on Feb. 04, 2013 by ginny3235

This recipe is delicious exactly as written and with or without the shrimp. In spite of the long list of ingredients it is very easy and quick to get in the slow cooker, and especially easy when using frozen chopped onions and green peppers. I wouldn't change a thing. Received family stamp of approval!

Reviewed on Jan. 21, 2013 by Tiffany6989

Overall, this was good. It was a bit overcooked when I checked it at 4 hours. It was my first time using a slow cooker though, so that could be my fault. I might make it again, but it gave my husband heartburn last time.

 
 

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