Jambalaya Recipe Slow Cooker Easy Louisiana Comfort Food

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp olive oil (15 ml)
• 1 large onion, chopped (approx. 1 1/2 cups)
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped (approx. 1 cup)
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped (approx. 1 cup)
• 2 celery stalks, chopped (approx. 1 cup)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 lb andouille sausage, sliced (450g)
• 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces (450g)
• 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes, undrained (410g)
• 1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce (425g)
• 1 cup long-grain rice, rinsed (200g)
• 2 cups chicken broth (470ml)
• 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning (or more to taste)
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional, for extra heat)
• Salt
• black pepper
• Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
• Hot sauce, for serving (optional)