RCI-RC.004.0098.001
Crockpot Loaded Jambalaya
Contributed by [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/catsrecipes/ Catsrecipes Y-Group] * Source: Southern L
Prep30 min
Cook20 min
Total50 min
Servings4
Difficultyadvanced
Ingredients
- skinned and boneless chicken thighs¾ lbcut into 1-inch pieces
- skinned and boneless chicken breasts¾ lbcut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 tsp
- ⅛ tsp
- ⅛ tsp
- 2 tbsp
- onion1 largechopped (about 2 cups)
- green pepper1 largechopped
- celery ribs2 unitchopped
- garlic4 clovesminced
- (14½ oz) can diced tomatoes1 unitundrained
- fully cooked ham½ lbcut into ½-inch pieces
- 1 unit
- (3½ oz) bags boil-in-bag rice2 unit
- unpeeled medium raw shrimp1 lb
- ½ cup
- 2 tbsp
- 1 tbsp
Method
1
Season the chicken thigh and breast pieces with salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper, tossing to coat evenly.
2
Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, then add the seasoned chicken pieces in batches and brown on all sides, about 4–5 minutes per batch, transferring cooked pieces to a plate.
5 minutes
3
Add the chopped onion, green pepper, and celery to the same skillet and sauté for 3–4 minutes until softened, then stir in the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
4 minutes
4
Transfer the browned chicken, sautéed vegetables, diced tomatoes with their liquid, ham pieces, and chicken broth to a crockpot and stir to combine.
5
Cover the crockpot and cook on high heat for 1 hour (or on low for 2–3 hours), until the chicken is tender and the mixture is simmering gently.
60 minutes
6
Open the boil-in-bag rice packets and submerge them directly into the crockpot mixture, pressing gently to ensure they are covered by liquid.
7
Cover the crockpot again and cook for 20–25 minutes until the rice is tender and the bag has softened.
25 minutes
8
Carefully remove the rice bags with tongs and cut them open, then stir the cooked rice directly into the jambalaya mixture in the crockpot.
9
Add the raw shrimp to the crockpot and stir gently, then cover and cook for 2–3 minutes until the shrimp turn pink and opaque throughout.
3 minutes
10
Stir in the hot sauce, then taste and adjust seasonings with additional salt, pepper, or hot sauce as needed.
11
Ladle the jambalaya into bowls and garnish generously with chopped green onions and fresh parsley before serving.