CAJUN JAMBALAYA CROCK POT RECIPES

Steps:

• In 3 1/2- to 6-quart slow cooker, mix all ingredients except shrimp and rice.
• Cover; cook on Low heat setting 7 to 8 hours (or High heat setting 3 to 4 hours).
• Stir in shrimp. If needed, reduce heat setting to Low; cover and cook on Low heat setting about 1 hour longer or until shrimp are pink and firm. Serve jambalaya with rice. Note: This recipe was tested in slow cookers with heating elements in the side and bottom of the cooker, not in cookers that stand only on a heated base. For slow cookers with just a heated base, follow the manufacturer’s directions for layering ingredients and choosing a temperature.

Steps:

• Spray the inside of a crock pot with cooking spray then place chicken in the bottom.
• Cut butter into 6-8 pieces then arrange on top of chicken.
• Combine broth, soup, salt and remaining seasoning in a mixing bowl then stir until smooth. Pour over chicken.
• Cook on High for 3 hours or Low for 6 hours.
• If chicken was cooked on Low, increase temperature to High. Keep crock pot covered at all times to keep heat in. The rice cooks best when starting with HOT liquids.
• Remove chicken from crock pot then shred with two forks. Add chicken and uncooked rice to crock pot then cook on High for 45 minutes.
• Using a fork, stir rice, scraping the bottom and sides of the crock pot, once every 15 minutes. DO NOT over-stir the rice or it will break down and become gummy. Do not open the crock pot more than necessary.
• Check the rice after 45 minutes. My crock pot will cook rice in 45 minutes but all crock pots are different. Continue cooking for 15-20 minutes longer if needed until rice is tender.
• When ready to serve, stir once more with fork to fluff the rice. Serve with hot sauce if desired.