Jambalaya Freezer Meal Recipe

A flavorful freezer meal that will transport your taste buds straight to the heart of Louisiana: Jambalaya. This freezer-friendly dish is a lifesaver for busy days when you're craving something delicious, hearty, and oh-so-satisfying.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 7

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Servings

Calories 427 kcal

Equipment

1 gallon freezer bag
1 crockpot

Ingredients

1 lb Chicken thighs boneless skinless
1 lb sweet Italian sausage
1 lb raw frozen shrimp (peeled and deveined)
14 oz diced tomatoes
1 onion
1 bell pepper
1 cup celery
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 ( Blend Together)

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

Prep/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.

Nutrition

Calories: 427kcalCarbohydrates: 77gProtein: 24gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 10384mgPotassium: 1767mgFiber: 29gSugar: 15gCalcium: 876mgIron: 31mg

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