Slow Cooker Jambalaya

Slow Cooker Jambalaya

  • DifficultyCapable cooks
  • Prep0:10
  • Cook4:45
  • Serves 6
Tee
by Tee Last updated on 04/11/2025

A spicy medley of flavours slowly cooked to make the tastebuds dance.

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Ingredients

  • 500 g chicken thighs cubed
  • 500 g chorizo sausage sliced
  • 2 red capsicums chopped
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 2 celery sticks chopped
  • 5 garlic cloves minced
  • 425 g canned diced tomato
  • 1/3 cup tomato paste
  • 400ml beef stock (liquid)
  • 1 tbs parsley
  • 1 1/2 tbs oregano
  • 1 1/2 tsp basil
  • 1 tbs Tabasco
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp cajun seasoning
  • 500 g green prawns shelled

Method

  • Step 1
    Place all ingredients except for the prawns into a large capacity slow cooker.
    Slow Cooker Jambalaya
  • Step 2
    Cook on auto for 7-9 hours or on high for 4 hours.
  • Step 3
    Add prawns and allow to cook for a further 30-45 minutes.
  • Step 4
    Serve over rice, or combine with enough rice to the desired consistency, or serve with your favourite pasta for pastalaya.
Recipe Notes

I lightly fry the chorizio sausage before adding to remove excess fat.

Chicken breast fillets can be used.

This recipe is spicy (but not numb the mouth spicy), so adjust ingredients to suit individual tastes.

If you like the sound of this recipe, you might also like this Slow Cooker Moroccan Chicken.

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