Sunday, February 28, 2010

Slow Cooker Jambalaya

Materials:
  • 1 lb. skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into 1" cubes
  • 1 lb. andouille sausage, sliced
  • 1 (28 oz.) can diced tomatoes, juice drained
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 large green pepper, chopped
  • 1 c. chopped celery
  • 1 c. chicken broth (start with less - may be watery)
  • 2 tsp. dried oregano
  • 2 tsp. dried parsely
  • 2 tsp. cajun seasoning**
  • 1 tsp. cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 tsp. dried thyme
  • 1 lb. frozen shrimp without tails
  • 1 c. frozen okra
**Cajun seasoning:
  • 2-1/2 Tbsp. salt
  • 1 Tbsp. cayenne
  • 1 Tbsp. white pepper
  • 1 Tbsp. organo
  • 1 Tbsp. paprika
  • 1 Tbsp. onion powder
  • 1 Tbsp. garlic powder
Methods:
  1. In a slow cooker, mix the chicken, sausage, tomatoes, onion, green pepper, celery, and broth. Season with oregano, parsley, Cajun seasoning, cayenne pepper and thyme.
  2. Cover, and cook 7-8 hours on Low, or 3-4 hours on High.
  3. Stir in the shrimp and okra in the last 30-60 minutes of cook time.
  4. Serve over rice (I recommend using the liquid from the jambalaya to make the rice).

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