Fat Tuesday Crockpot Chicken Jambalaya... gluten and dairy free

Happy Fat Tuesday y'all!!

I'm giving up alcohol for lent... for real!! How about you?? 

Even if you don't believe in that kind of thing, I think lent is a good chance for everyone to give up something that they know could be bringing them down a bit and see what happens.  Or make a commitment to add something that you know you need.  A great kickstart to forming some new kick ass habits or breaking some not so good ones.  Try it with me!

But before all that starts... celebrate Fat Tuesday with this Crock Pot Chicken Jambalaya!  It's not quite traditional, but it's just how I like it!  AND I've included my recipe for Cajun seasoning, which is good on practically anything! 

 

Fat Tuesday Crockpot Chicken Jambalaya 

1 lb chicken breast- cut into bite size pieces 

1 lb andouille sausage

1 onion, chopped

1 cup bell peppers, any color, chopped

3 stalks celery, sliced

5 cloves garlic, minced 

1  (14 1/2 oz.) can diced tomatoes, drained

1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce

1 bunch green onions, sliced thin

1 or 2 jalapenos, seeded and chopped, (optional) 

1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped 

1 tbs. Worcestershire sauce- make sure it's GF

Few shakes Hot sauce- I love Cholula

1 tbs. or more Cajun seasoning*

Sea Salt to taste 

1 tsp. dried thyme

2 bay leaves 

2 cups chicken stock

2 cups uncooked brown rice

First chop the veggies and then chop chicken and sausage.  Combine chicken, trinity (onions, celery, & peppers), rice, garlic, chicken stock, tomatoes, tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, bay leaves, jalapenos, and seasonings in 5 quart slow cooker. Mix well, cover,  and cook on low for 5 hours.  Stir well and add parsley, half of the green onions and hot sauce and cook on high for 30 to 40 more minutes. Discard bay leaves and garnish with remaining green onions before serving.

DIY Cajun Seasoning

2 1/2 T Paprika

1 1/2 T Sea Salt

2 T Garlic Powder

1 T Black Pepper

1 T Onion Powder

1 T Cayenne Pepper

1 T Dried Oregano

1 T Dried Thyme

1/2 t Red Pepper Flakes

1/2 t Celery Flakes

1/4 t Dill

Mix everything together and store in a cute little mason jar!