Everybody loves this easy slow cooker Cajun Chicken and Sausage recipe. Just dump a few ingredients in a slow cooker and have it ready in next to no time. It’s hard to beat that!

Slow cooker Cajun Chicken and Sausage recipe.
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The best thing about slow cooker recipes—aside from the delicious results—is how easy they are! I can prep all my ingredients and throw them into the pot while I do other things, and then dinner’s ready when it’s time to eat. No hovering over a hot stovetop required!

Slow Cooker Cajun Chicken and Sausage

Slow cooker cajun chicken and sausage

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken, cut into 1″ cubes
  • 12 oz. andouille sausage, cut into 1/2″ wide rounds
  • 1 cup onion, rough chopped (frozen onions can be substituted)
  • 1 cup green bell peppers, rough chopped (frozen bell peppers can be substituted)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 1/4 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup tomato sauce
  • 1 can diced tomatoes
  • 3 T. tomato paste (store leftover paste, pressed flat, in an airtight plastic bag. Push all the air out and store for up to 6 months)
  • 2 tsp. Cajun seasoning
  • 1/4 tsp. cayenne
  • Optional – chopped green onions for garnish

How to Make Slow Cooker Cajun Chicken and Sausage

Add Cajun chicken and sausage ingredients into the slow cooker

Step 1. Put all the ingredients into an 8 quart slow cooker. Stir until everything is combined. Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours OR high for 3 hours.

Step 2. Start the rice about 30-60 minutes before the Cajun chicken and sausage is done cooking. Note: I use a rice cooker and each rice cooker is different. Depending on your rice cooker, start cooking the rice to be done cooking around the same time as the Cajun chicken and sausage. If you have a rice cooker that will automatically keep the rice warm after cooking, you can start it at the same time as the slow cooker.

Slow cooker Cajun chicken sausage over rice.

Step 3. When the Cajun chicken and sausage are done cooking, serve over rice and top with green onions (optional). Tip: For less sauce, use a slotted spoon to serve the Cajun Chicken and Sausage over the rice.

How to Store Leftovers

If there are any leftovers, store it an airtight container for 2-3 days in the refrigerator.

Closeup of Slow Cooker Cajun Chicken and Sausage.

Whether you’re looking for a new slow cooker recipe or want to save some time in the kitchen, this cajun chicken and sausage dish is an easy go-to. It’s incredibly flavorful, and all you have to do is set it and forget it.

Slow cooker Cajun chicken sausage over rice.

Slow Cooker Cajun Chicken and Sausage

Yield: 6
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours
Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes

Everybody loves this easy slow cooker Cajun Chicken and Sausage recipe. Just dump a few ingredients in a slow cooker and have it ready in next to no time. It’s hard to beat this easy dinner idea!

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken, cut into 1″ cubes
  • 12 oz. andouille sausage, cut into 1/2″ wide rounds
  • 1 cup onion, rough chopped (frozen onions can be substituted)
  • 1 cup green bell peppers, rough chopped (frozen bell peppers can be substituted)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 1/4 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup tomato sauce
  • 1 - 14.5oz. can diced tomatoes
  • 3 T. tomato paste
  • 2 tsp. Cajun seasoning
  • 1/4 tsp. cayenne
  • Optional – chopped green onions for garnish

Instructions

    1. Put all the ingredients into an 8-quart slow cooker. Stir until everything is combined. Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours OR high for 3 hours.
    2. Start the rice about 30-60 minutes before the Cajun chicken and sausage is done cooking. Note: I use a rice cooker and each rice cooker is different. Depending on your rice cooker, start cooking the rice to be done cooking around the same time as the Cajun chicken and sausage. If you have a rice cooker that will automatically keep the rice warm after cooking, you can start it at the same time as the slow cooker.
    3. When the Cajun chicken and sausage are done cooking, serve over rice and top with green onions (optional).

Notes

  • Store in an airtight container for 2-3 days in the fridge.
  • Can be cooked on high for 3 hours.
  • Store leftover tomato paste in an airtight plastic bag in the freezer for up to 6 months.
  • For less sauce, use a slotted spoon to serve the Cajun Chicken and Sausage over rice.

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