Shrimp Jambalaya

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Something for that day you just don't really want to cook but want to use a slow cooker.

Submitted by ANGIEQ
Published on June 18, 2020
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Prep Time:
40 mins
Cook Time:
9 hrs 20 mins
Total Time:
10 hrs
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 2-inch pieces

  • 2 stalks celery, thinly sliced

  • 1 medium green bell pepper, cut into 1 inch pieces

  • 1 medium onion, chopped

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes, with liquid

  • 1 tablespoon white sugar

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ½ teaspoon dried Italian seasoning

  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

  • 1 bay leaf

  • 1 cup uncooked orzo pasta

  • 1 pound cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined

Directions

  1. In a slow cooker, mix chicken, celery, green bell pepper, onion, garlic, tomatoes with liquid, sugar, salt, Italian seasoning, cayenne pepper, and bay leaf. Cover, and cook on Low 7 to 9 hours.

  2. Remove bay leaf from the chicken mixture, and stir in orzo. Increase heat to High. Cook 15 minutes, until orzo is tender.

  3. Stir in shrimp, and cook 2 minutes, until shrimp are heated through.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

270 Calories
5g Fat
30g Carbs
27g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 270
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5g 6%
Saturated Fat 1g 7%
Cholesterol 145mg 48%
Sodium 441mg 19%
Total Carbohydrate 30g 11%
Dietary Fiber 3g 12%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 27g 54%
Vitamin C 24mg 27%
Calcium 76mg 6%
Iron 5mg 25%
Potassium 574mg 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.