Description
A hearty Creole-inspired one-pot meal featuring andouille sausage, chicken, and shrimp simmered with vegetables, spices, and rice in a rich tomato broth. This slow-cooked comfort food brings bold flavor with minimal effort.
Ingredients
- 1 lb andouille sausage, sliced
- 1 lb chicken thighs or breasts, cubed
- 1/2 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes, with juice
- 1 cup long-grain white rice, rinsed
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp thyme
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tbsp hot sauce (optional)
- Fresh parsley, scallions, lemon wedges (for garnish)
Instructions
- (Optional) In a skillet, brown sausage and lightly sear chicken; set aside.
- Add onions, bell peppers, celery, and garlic to the slow cooker.
- Layer in the sausage and chicken. Add tomatoes and all seasonings. Stir gently.
- Add rinsed rice and chicken broth. Stir lightly to combine.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 5–6 hours or HIGH for 2.5–3 hours.
- 30 minutes before serving, stir in the shrimp and re-cover.
- Once shrimp is pink and cooked through, remove bay leaves and garnish.
- Serve hot with optional parsley, scallions, and lemon wedges.