Set-It-and-Forget-It Crockpot Jambalaya
Set-It-and-Forget-It Crockpot Jambalaya brings tender chicken, smoky andouille sausage, and sweet shrimp together in a rich tomato base with classic Cajun spices. The rice cooks up plump and distinct, soaking in bold, peppery flavors for a comforting, hearty bowl. Ideal for casual weeknight dinners or laid-back gatherings when you want big flavor with minimal fuss.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook4 hrs 30 mins
- Serves12
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Set-It-and-Forget-It Crockpot Jambalaya, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 89 / 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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- 14
- Heart Health
- 65
- Metabolic
- 25
- Digestive
- 23
- Inflammatory
- 49
- Performance
- 42
- General Wellness
- 1
Add the chicken, diced tomatoes, sausage, chicken broth, mirepoix, bell pepper, garlic, Cajun seasoning, thyme, and oregano to a slow cooker; cover. Cook on High, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is tender, 4 to 5 hours. During the last 30 minutes, stir in the rice and shrimp to combine.
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Turn off the slow cooker. Keep it covered and let it stand so the rice absorbs most of the remaining liquid, at least 15 minutes. Garnish with parsley.
- Calories 474.49 kcal High 24%
- Protein 30.5 g Good Source 61%
- Carbohydrate 38.43 g 14%
- Total Fat 21.63 g High 28%
- Saturated Fat 6.5 g High 33%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 183.22 mg High 61%
- Sodium 874.45 mg High 38%
- Dietary Fiber 3.07 g Moderate 11%
- Total Sugars 3.7 g --
- Added Sugars 0.07 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 60.36 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 3.07 mg Moderate 17%
- Potassium 439.76 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin A 96.26 mcg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin C 8.3 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Shellfish 🦐
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Set It and Forget It Crockpot Jambalaya is made with 13 ingredients and serves 12. It takes about 4 hrs 50 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Andouille Pork Sausage, Cajun Seasoning, Chicken Broth, and Chicken Thigh. Each serving provides about 474.49 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Set-It-and-Forget-It Crockpot Jambalaya made of?
- The main ingredients are Andouille Pork Sausage, Cajun Seasoning, Chicken Broth, Chicken Thigh, Diced Tomatoes. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make Set-It-and-Forget-It Crockpot Jambalaya?
- About 4 hrs 50 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 4 hrs 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 474.49 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Set-It-and-Forget-It Crockpot Jambalaya easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 13 ingredients and 2 steps.
- Is Set-It-and-Forget-It Crockpot Jambalaya healthy?
- Set-It-and-Forget-It Crockpot Jambalaya has an easyChef Pro health score of 45/100. Per serving, it provides 474.49 calories and 30.5 g of protein, or 61% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 874.45 mg (38% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 6.5 g (33% of the Daily Value). It contains Shellfish, Tomatoes, Garlic 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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