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Slow-Cooked Jambalaya with Rice

Okra, peppers and fire-roasted tomatoes along with chicken, shrimp and smoked sausage cook in a slow-cooker for a jambalaya served over brown rice

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Time:

Hands On: 20 minutes
Total Time: 8 hours 20 minutes

Servings:

Makes 8 servings (1 cup jambalaya and 3/4 cup rice each)

Ingredients

  •   PAM® Original No-Stick Cooking Spray
  • 3/4 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into pieces
  • 1 tablespoon salt-free Cajun seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 cups frozen cut okra
  • 3/4 cup chopped white onion
  • 1/2 cup chopped celery
  • 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped jalapeno pepper (1 tablespoon = 1 small)
  • 2 cans (14.5 oz each) Hunt's® Fire Roasted Diced Tomatoes with Garlic, undrained
  • 3/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 6 ounces frozen cooked small shrimp without tail (6 oz = about 20 small)
  • 4 ounces turkey smoked sausage, split in half lengthwise and cut into 1/2-inch slices
  • 6 cups hot cooked brown rice
  •   Hot pepper sauce, optional
Directions
  1. Spray inside of 3 to 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Layer, in order, the chicken, Cajun seasoning, oregano, okra, onion, celery, bell pepper, jalapeño and undrained tomatoes in slow cooker. Add broth.
  2. Cover; cook on LOW setting 6 to 8 hours.
  3. About 30 minutes before serving, add frozen shrimp and sausage to slow cooker; stir gently. Increase setting to HIGH; cover and cook until shrimp and sausage are hot.
  4. Serve jambalaya over rice in individual shallow bowls. Serve with hot sauce, if desired.

Cook's Tips
    If a thicker, 'saucier' jambalaya is desired, stir in 1/4 cup instant mashed potato flakes just before adding the shrimp and sausage. To make 1 tablespoon salt-free Cajun seasoning, combine 3/4 tsp paprika, 3/4 tsp ground black pepper, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/8 to 1/4 tsp ground red pepper, 1/4 tsp dried thyme, 1/4 tsp dried oregano, 1/4 tsp onion powder and a dash of dried mustard.

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MyPyramid Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet


Nutrition Facts
Amount per Serving
Calories
353
% Daily Value*
Total fat
12%
8 g
Saturated fat
10%
2 g
Cholesterol
29%
88 MG
Sodium
24%
584 MG
Carbohydrate
16%
47 g
Dietary fiber
22%
5 g
Sugars
1%
5 g
Protein
47%
23 g
Vitamin A
21%
Vitamin C
25%
Calcium
13%
Iron
24%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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