Spicy Shrimp+Chicken Jambalaya

[milkman21]

1 pound chicken breast -- cut into 1 inch cubes
2 cans diced tomatoes with juice (standard 2 cup size cans)
1 large onion, chopped
1 large green bell pepper, chopped
3 medium stalks celery, chopped
2 cups mushrooms, sliced
1 cup water
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 teaspoons dried parsley
2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
2 bay leaves
1 pound frozen cooked shrimp without tails


*Slather the chicken breast in additional spices (I used extra cajun and cayenne pepper), and cook it 80% (so it's still oh-so slightly pink)

*Fill the slow cooker with everything *except* the shrimp and chicken, and set to low/medium heat (200-250 degrees)
*Cook for 3 hours
*Add chicken breast, and cook for another 30 minutes
*Add frozen shrimp, and cook for another 30 minutes
*Remove the bay leaves before serving.


^^You can also try this recipe with sausage, beef, pork, or other meats/seafood to your liking. It's got quite a spicy kick to it, so if you're not so into that you can cut back on the cayenne pepper.

Enjoy!

[Lost Dog]

That sounds great. The crockpot/slowcooker is so underestimated.

[milkman21]

This stuff is frickin delicious. Let me know if you try it and come up with any clever additions.

[RobLL]

Any number of pans in your kitchen will substitute for an electric crock pot: Dutch oven, pyrex casserole, large sauce pan or stock pot (if handles can be put in oven - web will probably have the info). Just put it in the oven at maybe 25 degrees over recommended temp.

Rob

[milkman21]

I actually used a Dutch Oven for this one, and I set it to 250-275 degrees. Good call, Rob.