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Chicken Jambalaya

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  • Author: mohamed
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 360 minutes
  • Total Time: 375 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: Cajun
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Description

A delicious one-pot Chicken Jambalaya, bursting with Cajun spices and vibrant vegetables that captures the essence of Louisiana cooking.


Ingredients

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  • 1 pound chicken breast, cubed
  • 1 cup long-grain rice
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 celery stalk, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 1/2 cup green onions, sliced

Instructions

  1. Combine the cubed chicken, rice, chopped onion, bell pepper, celery, minced garlic, diced tomatoes with their juice, chicken broth, Cajun seasoning, salt, and black pepper in your slow cooker.
  2. Stir gently to mix everything without breaking the rice.
  3. Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours, until the chicken is tender and the rice is fluffy.
  4. Add the frozen peas about 30 minutes before serving.
  5. Stir in the sliced green onions just before serving.

Notes

Make ahead by prepping all ingredients the night before. Can substitute brown rice for added fiber.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 375
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg