Description
Crockpot Cajun Sausage and Rice is a delightful one-pot meal that brings the vibrant flavors of New Orleans right to your kitchen. With smoky sausage, zesty spices, and fluffy rice, this comforting dish simmers effortlessly in your slow cooker, allowing the ingredients to meld beautifully. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings, it’s sure to impress family and friends alike. Just combine the ingredients, set the timer, and let your crockpot do the work!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Cajun sausage (Andouille recommended)
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes (no added salt)
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
Instructions
- Chop the green bell pepper and yellow onion; mince the garlic.
- Slice the Cajun sausage into bite-sized pieces.
- In the crockpot, combine chopped vegetables, sausage, rice, diced tomatoes (with juice), chicken broth, and Cajun seasoning. Stir to mix well.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours until rice is tender.
- Fluff rice with a fork before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider browning the sausage before adding it to the crockpot. You can also substitute sausage with chicken or shrimp and adjust seasonings to your taste for a personal touch.