Cozy Homestyle Slow Cooker Jambalaya Recipe to Warm Your Soul - Dave's Grill

Ingredients

• 1 lb (450 g) chicken breast or thighs, diced
• 12 oz (340 g) smoked sausage, sliced (Andouille or kielbasa)
• 1 lb (450 g) raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 3 celery stalks, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 can (14.5 oz or 400 g) diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 cup (240 ml) chicken broth
• 2 tsps Cajun seasoning (or Creole seasoning)
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• ½ tsp thyme
• ½ tsp oregano
• ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional, for extra heat)
• 1 cup (180 g) uncooked long-grain rice (optional, if cooking in the slow cooker)
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 2 tbsps chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)