Crock Pot Sausage and Barley Jambalaya

Transform your weeknight dinners with this hearty and wholesome Crock Pot Sausage and Barley Jambalaya recipe! Packed with the smoky flavor of Andouille sausage, nutty barley, and a medley of aromatic veggies like celery, bell peppers, and onions, this slow-cooked dish brings a nutritious twist to the Cajun classic. Simmered in savory low-sodium chicken broth and spiced with bold Cajun seasoning, paprika, and thyme, every bite is a celebration of warm and comforting Southern flavors. Easy to prepare in just 20 minutes, this slow cooker meal gently cooks over five hours, delivering tender barley and robust flavor with minimal effort. Garnished with fresh parsley for a pop of color and freshness, this one-pot meal is perfect for feeding a hungry family or meal prepping for the week. Serve up a bowlful of this satisfying, gluten-free jambalaya and let its rich, smoky aroma transport you straight to Louisiana!

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:300 mins

Total Time:320 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 12 oz Andouille sausage
• 1 cup Barley (pearl or hulled)
• 4 cups Chicken broth (low sodium)
• 14.5 oz Diced tomatoes (with juices)
• 1 cup Celery (diced)
• 1 Green bell pepper (diced)
• 1 large Onion (diced)
• 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
• 2 tbsp Tomato paste
• 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
• 1 tsp Paprika
• 1 tsp Dried thyme
• 2 Bay leaves
• 1 tsp Salt
• 0.5 tsp Black pepper
• 1 tbsp Olive oil
• 2 tbsp Fresh parsley (for garnish, chopped)

Directions

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the Andouille sausage, sliced into rounds, and cook until browned. Transfer to the crock pot.

Step 2

In the same skillet, sauté the diced onion, celery, and green bell pepper until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute. Transfer the mixture to the crock pot.

Step 3

Add the barley, chicken broth, diced tomatoes with their juices, tomato paste, Cajun seasoning, paprika, thyme, bay leaves, salt, and black pepper to the crock pot.

Step 4

Stir the contents gently to combine all the ingredients evenly.

Step 5

Cover the crock pot and cook on low for 5 hours, or until the barley is tender and cooked through.

Step 6

Once cooked, taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

Step 7

Discard the bay leaves before serving.

Step 8

Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve warm. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2552.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2395.5

Total Fat 126.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 39.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 300.2mg	0%
Sodium 9273.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 230.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 53.1g	0%
Total Sugars 35.6g
Protein 96.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 453.7mg	0%
Iron 19.4mg	0%
Potassium 4233.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 46.7%

Protein: 15.7%

Carbs: 37.6%