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Slow-Cooker Cajun Jambalaya Recipe

Slow-Cooker Cajun Jambalaya

5 from 1 vote
Author: Fork To Spoon
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 6 Servings

Description

Slow-Cooker Cajun Jambalaya Recipe -- Get ready to spice up your mealtime with our Slow-Cooker Cajun Jambalaya Recipe!

Ingredients 

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium white onion, minced
  • 1 cup sweet bell peppers, chopped
  • 2 medium carrots, peeled and chopped
  • 1 large Jalapeno pepper, deseeded and minced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 16 ounces tomatoes, with juice
  • 1 pound pasta, uncooked
  • 5 cups chicken broth , or water
  • 2 teaspoon cajun spice, or more to taste
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 pound shrimp, uncooked
  • 4 tablespoons tomato paste

Instructions

  • Place the olive oil, onion, peppers, carrots and garlic in the bottom of a crock pot and heat on high 10 minutes, until the onion is translucent.
  • Add the tomatoes, pasta, spices, broth and let cook on high for 30-45 minutes until the pasta is thick and has doubled in size.
  • Stir in the shrimp and tomato paste and cook an additional 10-15 minutes until the shrimp is fully cooked through.

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 185kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 19gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.003gCholesterol: 126mgSodium: 1280mgPotassium: 920mgFiber: 4gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 5678IUVitamin C: 57mgCalcium: 95mgIron: 2mg