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Forgotten Jambalaya

Name: Forgotten Jambalaya
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 4 h 15 min
Total time: 4 h 50 min
Yield: 11 servings.
Cuisine: North America, Cajun
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

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Total Time

Prep: 35 min. Cook: 4-1/4 hours

Makes

11 servings

Updated: Jan. 12, 2023

During chilly times of the year, I fix this slow-cooker jambalaya recipe 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 easy jambalaya. —Cindi Coss, Coppell, Texas

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

Directions

In a 5-qt. slow cooker, combine the tomatoes, broth and tomato paste. Stir in the celery, green peppers, onion, garlic, seasonings and pepper sauce. 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.

Can you freeze Forgotten Jambalaya?

Place individual portions of cooled stew in freezer containers and freeze. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little water if necessary.

Test Kitchen Tips

Oregano comes in two types. The sweet Mediterranean one is often simply labeled oregano. It belongs to the mint family. Mexican oregano, a member of the verbena family, has a more intense flavor and citrusy notes.

To make a fresh garlic clove easy to peel, gently crush it with the flat side of a large knife blade to loosen the peel. If you don’t have a large knife, you can crush the garlic with a small can. The peel will come right off.

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Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 230 calories, 13g fat (5g saturated fat), 75mg cholesterol, 1016mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 20g protein.

Forgotten Jambalaya

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Can you freeze Forgotten Jambalaya?

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