Ingredients

The following ingredients have 12 Servings
  • 1 pound(s) boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • - ****or****
  • 1 pound(s) raw shrimp, peeled & deveined 61-70 ct and/or la crawfish tails (in place of chicken)
  • 1 pound(s) andouille sausage, halved and sliced
  • 1 pound(s) diced ham seasoning (i like the mini)
  • 1 can(s) (28 oz) diced tomatoes with juice
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 large green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 cup(s) celery, chopped
  • 4 cup(s) chicken broth, divided
  • 2 teaspoon(s) dried oregano
  • 2 teaspoon(s) dried parsley
  • 2 teaspoon(s) creole seasoning (tony chachere's)
  • 1 teaspoon(s) cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon(s) dried thyme
  • 1 can(s) v-8 juice, 10.5 oz.
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon(s) liquid crab boil (optional)
  • 2 1/2 cup(s) raw converted rice (zatarain's or uncle ben's)
  • - chopped fresh parsley or sliced green onion for garnish

Instruction

  • In a slow cooker, mix the chicken, sausage, ham, tomatoes with juice, onion, green bell pepper, celery, and 1 cup beer or chicken broth. Season with oregano, parsley, Cajun seasoning, cayenne pepper, and thyme.
  • Cover, and cook 7 to 8 hours on Low, or 3 to 4 hours on High.
  • During the last hour (on high) or two hours (on low) add rice, liquid crab boil, V-8 and chicken stock. Mix well, cover and cook until rice is done and broth is absorbed.
  • Stir in the shrimp and/or crawfish tails during the last 30 minutes of cook time.
  • Garnish with fresh parsley or green onions.