A hearty and flavorful Cajun-inspired dish made easy in the crockpot with chicken, sausage, shrimp, and rice.
Author:Caroline Jones
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:4 hours
Total Time:4 hours 15 minutes
Yield:6 servings 1x
Category:Main Dish
Method:Slow Cooking
Cuisine:Cajun
Diet:Low Lactose
Ingredients
Scale
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cubed
12 oz smoked sausage, sliced
1 lb large shrimp, peeled & deveined
1 ½ cups long-grain white rice
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 small onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes, undrained
2 cups chicken broth
1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
½ tsp dried thyme
½ tsp smoked paprika
Salt & black pepper to taste
2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Layer chicken, sausage, bell peppers, onion, garlic, diced tomatoes, broth, Cajun seasoning, thyme, and smoked paprika in the crockpot. Stir to combine.
Cover and cook on low for 4–5 hours or high for 2–3 hours until chicken is tender.
Stir in uncooked rice during the last 30–40 minutes of cooking.
Add shrimp in the final 10–15 minutes until pink and cooked.
Garnish with green onions and parsley before serving.
Notes
Adjust Cajun seasoning for preferred spice level.
Use pre-cooked sausage to reduce cooking time.
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.