Is it ok to freeze jambalaya? (Easy Freezer Jambalaya Recipe)
Easy Freezer Jambalaya Recipe
I LOVE seafood, shellfish, sausage, chicken….I LOVE FOOD! This freezer jambalaya recipe makes my mouth water everytime.
Its a delicious jambalaya recipe filled with shrimp, sausage and chicken. Plus it only takes 5-10 minutes to make. This freezer meal is so simple and all you have to do is throw the ingredients together into a freezer bag.
All the ingredients are frozen raw so you get the fresh best cook the first time you make the recipe.
This healthy freezer jambalaya recipe is the perfect dump crock pot freezer meal.
Whenever I create a new recipe health is one of my top priorities, along with BIG flavor. Feeling good about what I am eating and feeding my family as well as knowing the food is delicious is super important.
TIP: You can monitor the amount of kick in this recipe by adding more of less spice to your recipe. My kids are young and love jambalaya but hate spice. Hopefully I can spice it up as they get older but for now we are mild with dinner.
Why you will love this freezer jambalaya recipe.
- 10 Minutes to Prep
- Super Easy
- Extremely Tasty
- Healthy (Soy Free, Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Preservative Free)
- Family Friendly
Is Jambalaya healthy?
Ingredients you will need for this healthy easy slow cooker jambalaya recipe.
- chicken thighs
- sweet Italian sausage
- shrimp
- diced tomatoes
- onion
- bell pepper
- celery
- chicken broth
- oregano
- bay leaves
- garlic powder
- creole seasoning
Can jambalaya be made ahead of time?
How to make hearty jambalaya?
How to make this easy jambalaya recipe in the slow cooker?
What kind of meat can I use?
Be sure to buy uncooked shrimp so that you do not end up with overcooked shrimp.
What to serve with this savory jambalaya recipe?
How to store this healthy heart jambalaya recipe?
Do I need a slow cooker for this recipe?
Can I use an instant pot instead?
*See FAQ’s and specific tips following recipe below. (so you don’t have to scroll for a million years to find the food 
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How do you make this freezer jambalaya recipe? 
Easy Slow Cooker Jambalaya
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken thighs
- 1 lb sweet italian sausage
- 1 lb frozen shrimp, uncooked (peeled and deveined)
- 14 oz can diced tomatoes
- 1 large onion, diced
- 1 large bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup celery, diced
- 2 cups chicken broth or broth of preference
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1-2 tbsp creole seasoning
Optional: Homemade Creole Seasoning
- 2 tsp paprika
- 2 tsp onion powder
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp thyme
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
Instructions
- Add everything, except the shrimp, to the slow cooker.
- Cook on low 7-8 hours.
- Stir in shrimp during the last 30 min cook time.
- Stir and serve over rice.
Freezer Directions:
- Label Freezer bag with recipe name, cooking from frozen directions and expiration date (todays date plus three months).
- Add all ingredients, except shrimp, to labeled gallon freezer bag. Freeze shrimp in its own bag in freezer. (TIP: purchase shrimp in 1lb bags and throw into the freezer when you get home.)
- Store in freezer for 3-4 months.
Cooking from frozen directions:
- Thaw overnight in fridge or in the morning in water (meal may not be 100% thawed but that is ok).
- Dump contents of gallon freezer bag into slow cooker. (Do not add shrimp yet).
- Cook on low 7-8 hours.
- Stir in shrimp during the last 30 min cook time.
- Stir and serve over rice.
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How freezer meals will change your life.
Makes homecooking Easy
Only spend one hour in the kitchen for a whole week of dinners. Day of, throw your freezer meal in the slow cooker or instant pot and enjoy dinner!
feel confident
Knowing you have a fool proof systen for something that is easy and works gives you confidence in the kitchen. So wether you're a seasoned chef or occational home cook the method of freezer cooking will work for you!
Eat Healthier
Because you're prepping the freezer meals with fresh foods you're eating healthier. Anytime you cook at home instead of eating out you get the benefits of healthier food.
Enjoy less stress
Have you ever felt the pressure of forgetting about dinner, or having to cook at the end of a long day?! No more, just grab something out of the freezer and you're good to go.
Frequently asked questions
No problem! Just throw the freezer meal in your slow cooker and you’re all set. If it doesn’t fit thaw it for a few minutes in warm water. (You may need to add an extra 30 minutes cook time if completely frozen when cooking).
After jambalaya has cooked it will store in an airtight container for 3-5 days. Before cooking the jambalaya can sit in the freezer to thaw, if desired, for 24-48 hours.
Just throw your frozen jambalaya freezer meal into the slow cooker, can be thawed or frozen, and the recipe will cook for you. No special reheating required.
Yes! The best way to freeze jambalaya is raw so that it is fresh the first time you cook it. Makes a hug difference and will give you the best flavor and texture.
This jambalaya freezer meal will last for 3-4 months in the freezer. Its an easy jambalaya recipe you will be craving.
Jambalaya is unique in the way that it typically contains seafood, sausage and chicken. All three together with spices and veggies giving you a savory delicious flavor you will want more and more of.
If you want to freeze leftover cooked jambalaya then try portioning it out into individual containers and then freeze in an airtight container. Take then out when needed and thaw to enjoy.
Food frozen after cooking will never give the same results as when frozen before cooking. I would advise against freezing cooked jambalaya.
Yes, leftover jambalaya will last 3-5 days in the fridge if stored properly.
It all depends on the recipe. Cooked rice may end up with a poor texture if the chicken is raw and still needs to be cooked. However if you are freezing cooked rice and cooked chicken together then you are good to go.
If you are making the recipe from scratch then you have control of the spices. I add no cayenne and little to no red pepper flakes when a recipe calls for them if I am trying to minimize spice. I also would limit hot sauce and sriracha if the recipe calls for that.
If the jambalaya is ordered and too spicy try adding cheese or some form of dairy to help calm down the spice.
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