Meaty Slow Cooker Jambalaya

I like to avoid frozen shrimp when I can so I am using dry cured ham instead to this delicious jambalaya! Toss the chicken, sausage, ham, vegetables, and seasonings in the slow cooker and forget about it until dinner time.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 7 hr
• Total Time: 7 hr 20 mins
• Calories: 280 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons dried parsley
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 cup chopped celery
• ½ teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 pound andouille sausage, sliced
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
• 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
• 1 large green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1 pound Black Forest ham, cut into cubes
• 1 teaspoon file powder (Optional)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Mix chicken, sausage, ham, tomatoes with juice, onion, bell pepper, chicken broth, celery, oregano, parsley, Cajun seasoning, cayenne pepper, file powder, and thyme in a slow cooker.

Step 2

Cook on Low 7 to 8 hours.