Colleen's Crockpot Jambalaya
Colleen's Crockpot Jambalaya brings tender chicken, smoky andouille, and juicy shrimp together in a rich tomato broth with the classic trinity of onion, bell pepper, and celery. Warm Cajun spices and a gentle heat from cayenne build layers of flavor as it slow-cooks. It’s a hearty, comforting dinner perfect for weeknights or casual gatherings.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook3 hrs
- Serves12
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Colleen's Crockpot Jambalaya, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 49 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 12
- Heart Health
- 70
- Metabolic
- 22
- Digestive
- 22
- Inflammatory
- 54
- Performance
- 42
- General Wellness
- 1
Assemble all the ingredients.
- 2
Combine the tomatoes with their juice, chicken, sausage, onion, green bell pepper, celery, and broth in a slow cooker.
- 3
Season with oregano, parsley, Cajun seasoning, cayenne pepper, and thyme.
- 4
Cover and cook on Low for 7 to 8 hours, or on High for 3 to 4 hours; stir in the shrimp during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
- 5
Serve over rice.
- Calories 248.76 kcal Moderate 12%
- Protein 25.46 g Good Source 51%
- Carbohydrate 11.95 g 4%
- Total Fat 11.27 g Moderate 14%
- Saturated Fat 3.45 g Moderate 17%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 123.58 mg High 41%
- Sodium 642.8 mg High 28%
- Dietary Fiber 2.5 g Low Source 9%
- Total Sugars 4.19 g --
- Added Sugars 0.13 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 57.96 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 1.44 mg Low Source 8%
- Potassium 397.31 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin A 83.8 mcg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin C 5.73 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Shellfish 🦐
- Celery
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Colleen's Crockpot Jambalaya is a Cajun and Creole dinner recipe made with 13 ingredients. It takes about 3 hrs 20 mins, serves 12, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Andouille Pork Sausage, Cajun Seasoning, Cayenne Pepper, and Celery. Each serving provides about 248.76 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Colleen's Crockpot Jambalaya?
- It is a Cajun and Creole recipe made with 13 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Colleen's Crockpot Jambalaya made of?
- The main ingredients are Andouille Pork Sausage, Cajun Seasoning, Cayenne Pepper, Celery, Chicken Breast. The full list of 13 is above.
- What goes well with Colleen's Crockpot Jambalaya?
- Explore these Cajun and Creole side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Colleen's Crockpot Jambalaya?
- About 3 hrs 20 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 3 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 248.76 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Colleen's Crockpot Jambalaya easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 13 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Colleen's Crockpot Jambalaya healthy?
- Colleen's Crockpot Jambalaya has an easyChef Pro health score of 44/100. Per serving, it provides 248.76 calories and 25.46 g of protein, or 51% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 642.8 mg (28% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.45 g (17% of the Daily Value). It contains Shellfish, Celery, Tomatoes and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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