Shrimp Jambalaya
Shrimp Jambalaya brings together slow-simmered chicken, peppers, onions, and tomatoes for a deeply savory base with a gentle cayenne kick. Orzo soaks up the rich juices, and succulent shrimp stirred in at the end add sweetness and briny depth. It’s a satisfying, family-style dinner that’s great for gatherings or cozy weeknights.
- Prep40 mins
- Cook9 hrs 20 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
In a slow cooker, combine the chicken, celery, green bell pepper, onion, garlic, tomatoes with their liquid, sugar, salt, Italian seasoning, cayenne pepper, and the bay leaf. Cover and cook on Low for 7 to 9 hours.
- 2
Remove the bay leaf from the chicken mixture and stir in the orzo. Turn the heat to High and cook for 15 minutes, until the orzo is tender.
- 3
Stir in the shrimp and cook for 2 minutes, until the shrimp are heated through.
- Calories 325.11 kcal Moderate
- Protein 29.18 g Good Source
- Carbs 37.56 g Moderate
- Total Fat 8.06 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 1.89 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 161.39 mg High
- Sodium 420.04 mg Moderate
- Fiber 5.35 g Moderate
- Sugar 9.43 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.17 g Low Source
- Calcium 94.36 mg Low Source
- Iron 3.54 mg Moderate
- Potassium 676.07 mg Moderate
- Vitamin A 105.65 mcg_rae Moderate
- Vitamin C 12.83 mg Moderate
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Shellfish 🦐
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Celery
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Shrimp Jambalaya is a Cajun and Creole dinner recipe made with 13 ingredients. It takes about 10 hrs, serves 8, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Boneless Chicken Thigh, Cayenne Pepper, Celery, and Cooked Shrimp. Each serving provides about 325.11 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Shrimp Jambalaya?
- It is a Cajun and Creole recipe made with 13 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Shrimp Jambalaya made of?
- The main ingredients are Boneless Chicken Thigh, Cayenne Pepper, Celery, Cooked Shrimp, Crushed Tomatoes. The full list of 13 is above.
- What goes well with Shrimp Jambalaya?
- Explore these Cajun and Creole side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Shrimp Jambalaya?
- About 10 hrs in total: 40 mins to prepare and 9 hrs 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 325.11 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Shrimp Jambalaya easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 13 ingredients and 3 steps.
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