Crockpot Cajun Chicken Sallye Recipes

Steps:

• You can use a commercial brand of creole seasoning such as Tony Chachere or Zatarain's
• Pound salt, pepper and creole seasoning into chicken breasts on both sides. Set aside
• Cut jalapeno pepper in half and remove seeds and veins Peel onion and cut into quarters Cut celery ribs into about 1" pieces Cut bell pepper into quarters, remove seeds and veins Place all of these veggies into food processor and pulse until coarsely chopped (do not overprocess)
• Place chicken breasts into crockpot and spread veggies over the top. Add stewed tomatoes, tomato sauce, hot sauce, sliced mushrooms and 2 cups water (or enough to cover chicken and veggies.
• Place lid on crockpot and Cook on low for 6-8 hours.
• This is delicious served on a bed of wild rice or mashed potatoes.

Steps:

• Peel and quarter onion and place in food processor. + Cut peppers in half and remove cores and membrane. Cut into quarters and place in food processor. Cut celery ribs into 1-1/2" length pieces and place in food processor. Pulse until coarsely diced (usually 4-5 pulses will be enough)
• ***Note: You can use a commercial creole spice seasoning if you don't want to make your own. + 2 tablespoons Zatarain's or Tony Chacchere's Creole Seasonings
• Place all ingredients together except shrimp and cornstarch in crockpot; cook on low for 6-8 hours
• About thirty minutes before ready to serve, add shrimp and turn crockpot up to high Optional: Add cornstarch mixed with water to make a paste. Stir into jambalaya until well blended (this just thickens it up a bit)
• ALTERNATE STOVE TOP PREPARATION: If you are cooking on stove top, you only need to cook about 30-45 minutes until chicken and sausage are tender. Last night we added 1 cup of uncooked long grain wild rice to the stockpot and let it cook in the stockpot with the jambalaya for about 20 minutes (or until rice is tender). You will want to add the shrimp about 10 minutes before the jambalaya is done; it will get rubbery if cooked too long.
• Serve over rice bed. It may also be served over pasta if desired. Note: You may want to play around with the amount of spices to satisfy your particular taste