Description
A delightful dish that brings the flavors of New Orleans right to your kitchen with a rich blend of spices, tender shrimp, and hearty rice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 oz)
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients by chopping the bell pepper, onion, and mincing the garlic.
- Sauté the vegetables in a skillet over medium heat with olive oil for about 5-7 minutes until softened.
- Combine the sautéed vegetables, rice, diced tomatoes, chicken broth, Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper in the crockpot.
- Cover and cook on low for about 4-5 hours.
- Add the shrimp in the last 30 minutes of cooking, stir gently, and cover until cooked through.
Notes
- For a gluten-free option, ensure your chicken broth is gluten-free.
- Swap shrimp for chicken or tofu for a different protein.
- Add extra vegetables like zucchini or corn for more flavor and nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-5 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Creole
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Crockpot, Jambalaya, Shrimp, Rice, New Orleans, Slow Cooker