Crockpot Jambalaya is the perfect way to make this Southern Classic. You just have to through it into a pot and then it is Laissez les bons temps rouler! ( Let the good times Roll!)

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This Crockpot Jambalaya recipe is perfect for a cold winter evening or perfection for game day celebrations. To find more slow cooker recipes check here.
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This recipe is so unique to families in the south. Everyone has their own coveted recipe. To find out more about Jambalaya check out this interesting history.
- 10 minutes of Prep: All you do is dump it in your crock pot and you are done.
- Easy Ingredients: All found in pantry and so easy.
- Family Friendly: This warm hearty stew is a family favorite.
- Adaptable: Can make it with so many different ingredients.
- Makes Great Leftovers: Great to freeze for another meal.

What You Need to Make Crock Pot Jambalaya
Ingredients
- andouille sausage
- rice
- chicken broth
- onion
- red pepper
- diced tomatoes with chilies
- green chilies
- minced garlic
- Tony’s Chachere’s Cajun seasoning
- salt
- pepper
- paprika

Equipment
- My favorite slow cooker
- Disposable slow cooker liners
- Vegetable Chopper
- Knife
How to Make Jambalaya- Step by Step

- Fill: First, combine all the ingredients into the slow cooker and stir.
- Cook: Finally, cook on high for 4-6 hours until rice is fully cooked.
Common Questions About Slow Cooker Jambalaya

Expert Tips for Making Slow Cooker Jambalaya
- Add Seafood: Shrimp, Crawfish or oysters are great additions.
- Chicken: Chicken goes great too, or additionally add chicken or seafood, chicken and sausage.
- Variation tip: Celery is part of the New Orleans holy trinity of onions, peppers and celery. So feel free to add this as well.
- Crock Pot Liners: For quick clean up afterwards use the crock pot liners.
- Alternate cooking method tip: This recipe would be great in the instant pot too. Cook on high for 8 minutes and allow to naturally release.
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Crockpot Jambalaya
Equipment
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Ingredients
- 2 andouille sausage, sliced
- 2 cups rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 red pepper, diced
- 1 diced tomatoes and chilies
- 4 oz green chilies
- 3 tablespoons minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons Tony’s Chachere’s Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 2 teaspoons paprika
Instructions
- Combine all the ingredients into the slow cooker and stir.
- Cook on high for 4-6 hours until rice is fully cooked.
Christina’s Notes
- Add Seafood: Shrimp, Crawfish or oysters are great additions.
- Chicken: Chicken goes great too, or additionally add chicken or seafood, chicken and sausage.
- Variation tip: Celery is part of the New Orleans holy trinity of onions, peppers and celery. So feel free to add this as well.
- Crock Pot Liners: For quick clean up afterwards use the crock pot liners.
- Alternate cooking method tip: This recipe would be great in the instant pot too. Cook on high for 8 minutes and allow to naturally release.
- Scale the recipe: Simply adjust the serving size in the recipe card and the ingredients will update automatically.
- Make your own All Purpose Seasoning: When a recipe calls for All Purpose Seasoning, you can use my homemade All Purpose Seasoning recipe or substitute salt and pepper to taste.
- Meat doneness: I always use a meat thermometer to test for doneness when cooking meat.
- Use unsalted butter: I use unsalted butter so I can control the salt level in the recipe.
- Preheat the oven: Unless otherwise noted, always preheat your oven before baking.
For more helpful information about this recipe, such as variations, substitutions and other pro-tips, check out the blog post.
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Thank you so much for sharing this amazing recipe! Will surely have this again! It’s really easy to make and it tasted so delicious! Highly recommended!
This made the perfect weeknight meal! Devoured by everyone, and kids went back for seconds, which is always a good sign!
This came out as such a hearty dinner! Filling and super yummy.