Sarasota's Crock Pot Chicken Sausage and Shrimp

Sarasota's Crock Pot Chicken Sausage and Shrimp is a hearty, flavor-packed Southern-inspired dish that's perfect for busy weeknights or leisurely weekends. Designed to simmer to perfection in your slow cooker, this recipe combines tender boneless chicken thighs, smoky sausage, and succulent shrimp with a medley of vibrant vegetables like bell peppers, onions, and celery. A rich, aromatic sauce made with chicken broth, diced tomatoes, and a blend of seasonings—paprika, thyme, and a hint of cayenne for optional heat—infuses every bite with comforting, savory goodness. Best served over fluffy white rice, this dish is as satisfying as it is fuss-free, requiring just 20 minutes of prep before the slow cooker works its magic. Perfect for those who love easy slow-cooker seafood recipes with bold, crowd-pleasing flavors!

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:360 mins

Total Time:380 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1.5 pounds Boneless, skinless chicken thighs
• 12 ounces Smoked sausage, sliced
• 1 pound Large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 medium Onion, diced
• 1 medium Bell pepper, diced
• 2 stalks Celery, chopped
• 3 cloves Garlic, minced
• 2 cups Chicken broth
• 1 14.5-ounce can Canned diced tomatoes, undrained
• 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
• 0.25 teaspoon Cayenne pepper (optional)
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 4 cups Cooked white rice (for serving)

Directions

Step 1

Heat a skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil. Sear the chicken thighs on both sides for 2-3 minutes until lightly browned. Set them aside.

Step 2

In the same skillet, add the smoked sausage slices and cook for 2-3 minutes until slightly browned. Remove from the skillet and set aside.

Step 3

In a slow cooker, add the diced onions, bell peppers, and celery. Layer with the seared chicken thighs and cooked sausage slices.

Step 4

Add the minced garlic, chicken broth, diced tomatoes (with liquid), and tomato paste to the slow cooker.

Step 5

Sprinkle in the paprika, thyme, cayenne pepper (if using), salt, and black pepper. Stir gently to combine the ingredients.

Step 6

Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 6 hours (or HIGH for 3-4 hours) until the chicken is tender and fully cooked.

Step 7

About 15 minutes before serving, add the shrimp to the slow cooker. Stir gently and allow the shrimp to cook through until pink and opaque, about 10-15 minutes.

Step 8

Taste the dish and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Step 9

Serve hot over cooked white rice for a complete meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3337.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4502.6

Total Fat 190.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 60.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 1947.9mg	0%
Sodium 7448.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 315.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 13.4g	0%
Total Sugars 23.3g
Protein 364.2g	0%

Vitamin D 47.6IU	0%
Calcium 742.1mg	0%
Iron 27.7mg	0%
Potassium 5556.9mg	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: 38.6%

Protein: 32.9%

Carbs: 28.5%