45+ New Orleans Inspired Slow Cooker Recipes You’ll Love

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Busy schedules can make cooking a challenge. This collection of New Orleans-inspired slow cooker recipes is the answer for families who want delicious, home-cooked meals without spending hours in the kitchen. Perfect for hectic days! These recipes are sure to become family favorites, whether you’re enjoying a relaxing night at home or celebrating a special occasion.

A colorful collage of various slow-cooker meals, including red beans and sausage, jambalaya with a bay leaf, seafood gumbo with crab legs, and sweet glazed bananas.

Slow Cooker Red Beans and Rice

These red beans and rice recipes are not only easy to make but are perfect for a busy Monday dinner!

Dump and Go: Slow Cooker Red Beans & Rice

This simplified recipe lets your slow cooker do the work, with no hands-on attention required and no soaking. Just dump everything in, set it and forget it.

Slow Cooker Cajun Red Beans and Rice | The Cagle Diaries

This slow cooker Cajun red beans and rice recipe is perfectly comforting, stick-to-the-ribs kind of southern cooking that we all love.

Slow Cooker Red Beans and Rice Recipe

This delicious Slow Cooker Red Beans and Rice recipe is a traditional Creole dish made easy in the slow cooker! Great for meal prepping!

Slow Cooker Red Beans and Rice

By Kath Dedon . I am very picky when it comes to slow cooker recipes. They have to be easy to put together in the morning. They have to be able to cook all day while I’m at work (if not, what is th…

Slow Cooker Red Beans and Rice Recipe – A Pinch of Healthy

You are going to LOVE this red beans and rice in the slow cooker because it is so delicious and easy!

CROCK POT RED BEANS AND RICE

Red Beans and Rice is considered a complete meal if you live in the South!  Technically, I guess it should be called Sausage and Red Bean…

New Orleans Style Red Beans and Rice Recipe

Check out this best New Orleans recipe and perfectly cook your beans! A step-by-step recipe for slow cooker red beans and rice with sausages.

Slow Cooker Red Beans and Rice + VIDEO

Slow cooker red beans and rice is an affordable and hearty Creole dish. Using inexpensive ingredients, this budget-conscious meal uses

Crock-Pot Red Beans and Rice

Learn how to make this traditional red beans and rice recipe in the crockpot!  It’s super easy, and SO flavorful and awesome.

Slow Cooker Red Beans and Rice

Want pure comfort but don’t want to put in the effort? This Slow Cooker Red Beans and Rice is a fix it and forget it classic dish that will feed a crowd.

Slow Cooker Cajun Red Beans And Rice – 4 Sons ‘R’ Us

Slow cooker red beans and rice is a hearty dinner full of big, bold Cajun flavors. With limited prep, you can throw this red beans and rice recipe in your slow cooker in the morning and come home to a cozy dinner ready and waiting.


Slow Cooker Jambalaya

Traditionally made with sausage combined with chicken, and/or shrimp, Jambalaya is a hearty rice dish perfect for a busy winter night. You can also switch it up with pasta for Pastalaya!

Easy Crockpot Jambalaya Recipe – I Heart Naptime

This easy crockpot jambalaya takes just 15 minutes of prep but is packed with flavor and is hearty enough for a hungry crowd.

Crock-Pot Jambalaya Recipe – Coop Can Cook

The absolute best Cajun style Jambalaya recipe. Patterned after the traditional Jambalaya served in southern Louisiana, the recipe is flavorful and filling.

Crockpot Jambalaya

This flavorful Slow Cooker Jambalaya recipe is super easy to make, and full of bold Cajun flavors that everyone will love!

CHICKEN + SAUSAGE SLOW COOKER JAMBALAYA – WonkyWonderful

Celebrate Mardi Gras with this Chicken and Sausage Slow Cooker Jambalaya Recipe. A Cajun favorite made super easy right in your crockpot.

Creole Chicken and Sausage Jambalaya {From a NOLA Local}

A traditional Creole rice dish made with pork sausage, tomatoes, and Creole seasonings simmered in stock with a trinity of vegetables that include onion, celery, and bell pepper. This authentic Jambalaya recipe is a one-pot rice dish with deep creole flavor that you’ll only find in Louisiana. As a New Orleans local, you’ll find my real Jambalaya recipe is authentic and full of flavor.

Healthy Crockpot Jambalaya with Quinoa

This Healthy Crockpot Jambalaya with Quinoa is easy to make and has so much flavor! This is a delicious recipe that my whole family loves.

crock pot jambalaya

Crock Pot Jambalaya has juicy shredded chicken, shrimp, and andouille sausage mixed with vegetables, Cajun seasoning, and rice that are cooked together in the Crock Pot for the most delicious Jambalaya. This hearty Cajun dinner is fit for a New Orleans king or queen.

Forgotten Once Slow Cooker Jambalaya Recipe

There’s nothing quite like the comforting aroma of a slow cooker jambalaya simmering away, especially when it’s made easy in a slow cooker. Inspired by the bold, hearty flavors of Louisiana, this recipe brings the

Ever Tried Jambalaya in a Slow Cooker? Here’s What Happens!

Slow Cooker Jambalaya Recipe with chicken, sausage, shrimp, Cajun seasoning, and cooked rice. Flavorful and so easy!

Easy Slow Cooker Jambalaya Pasta Recipe – Perfect Family Meal!

Enjoy a delicious Slow Cooker Jambalaya Pasta any time of year with this easy family meal. Packed with Cajun flavor, it’s perfect for a comforting dinner.

Cajun Pastalaya

This Cajun Pastalaya recipe is a modern take on the traditional jambalaya with pasta instead of rice. This spicy dish is sure to be a family favorite.


New Orleans Slow Cooker Shrimp and Crawfish Recipes

These New Orleans-inspired shrimp and crawfish recipes are easy and delicious! From shrimp creole to shrimp and grits and soups, these are perfect for a busy weeknight dinner.

Shrimp Creole (Slow-Cooker)

Shrimp Creole Slow-Cooker is a dump and go recipe, with only the Shrimp added last for a few minutes. Easy to make, delicious to eat !

Slow-Cooker New Orleans Style Barbecue Shrimp

Serve these tasty shrimps cooked in slow cooker – a classic seafood appetizer recipe for a crowd.

Slow Cooker Cajun Shrimp Boil

Slow cooker Cajun shrimp boil has all the fun and taste of the classic Cajun feast…without the fuss. Perfect for

Crockpot Cajun Smothered Potatoes with Sausage and Shrimp – Coop Can Cook

Spicy and flavorful smothered potatoes with sausage and fresh shrimp made easy! Toss it into a slow cooker and forget it.

Slow Cooker Cajun Corn and Shrimp Chowder

So two weekends ago, the weather was bitterly cold, icy, and snowy, forcing us inside on the treadmill for a 7.5-mile run. This weekend was a huge flip… so beautiful outside, and although

SLOW COOKER CRAWFISH AND SHRIMP

Slow Cooker Crawfish and Shrimp is a classic Louisiana dish with a rich, flavorful sauce. It’s full of crawfish, shrimp, herbs, and spices.

Shrimp Chowder

Move over, clam chowder! This shrimp chowder recipe is family-approved and ready to hit the table.

Cheesy New Orleans Crock Pot Shrimp Dip Recipe | CDKitchen.com

A southern twist on queso! With bacon, shrimp, and onions along with melted Monterey Jack, this New Orleans slow cooker dip doesn’t mess around.

Cajun Chicken and Shrimp Creole

Here is a great recipe to put away for Mardi Gras! Cajun Chicken and Shrimp Creole 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thights1 Red Bell Pepper (chopped)1 large onion (chopped)1 stalk celery, diced 1 can (15 oz

Super Simple Slow Cooker Shrimp & Grits

This super simple three cheese slow cooker shrimp and grits is not only incredibly easy, but it’s also a lightened up version, so you don’t feel guilty!

Crock Pot Crawfish Chowder Recipe – That Guy Who Grills

This Crockpot Crawfish Chowder is so easy to make up! It can be intimidating to know how to cook Crawfish, but this recipe is easy to make.

Shrimp Creole – The Southern Lady Cooks – Great Southern Recipe

Shrimp Creole is a great dish for guests or family.   We like it over rice. Shrimp Creole is easy to prepare and a quick recipe for busy times.

Slow Cooker Crock Pot Shrimp and Cheese Grits Recipe


New Orleans Slow Cooker Gumbo

These slow cooker gumbo recipes are perfect for throwing in the crockpot in the morning and having a delicious gumbo ready for you when you get home.

Slow Cooker Gumbo + VIDEO

This slow cooker gumbo recipe is easy to make and packed with Creole flavors. Traditionally, gumbo requires simmering and attention,

Slow Cooker Chicken and Sausage Gumbo

Chicken and Sausage Gumbo is a delicious, easy meal that comes together with a simple roux, vegetables, chicken, and smoky sausage.

Slow Cooker Gumbo

Easy slow cooker gumbo has all the flavor of traditional gumbo with a more hands-off approach. 20 minutes of prep time!

Easy Slow Cooker Gumbo

It’s time to break out your trusty slow cooker folks. This Easy Slow Cooker Gumbo doesn’t get simpler or more delicious! Your family is sure to devour this one-pot meal that’s loaded with delicious Creole spice flavors!

Slow Cooker Crockpot Gumbo + {VIDEO}

This Easy Slow Cooker Crockpot Gumbo is the best authentic Creole Cajun recipe with chicken, andouille sausage, seafood (shrimp and/or crab), and okra. This healthy dish is loaded with spices and can be served mild or spicy.

Crockpot Chicken Shrimp Sausage Gumbo

This Slow Cooker Chicken Shrimp Sausage Gumbo is a New Orleans inspired dish that’s full of flavor! And it’s freezer friendly! 

Seafood Gumbo in a Crockpot

How nice to put the gumbo to cook in a crock pot before leaving for work or shopping and come home from work and have gumbo ready to eat. This seafood gumbo features shrimp, crab, crawfish, and oysters with Andouille sausage and okra in a rich roux-based broth. Serve as a side dish or make it your main meal!

Easy Crockpot Chicken, Sausage and Shrimp Gumbo

If you are looking for an easy crockpot recipe for gumbo, this Easy Crockpot Chicken, Sausage and Shrimp Gumbo is the one for you! No roux needed! Easy!

Keto Gumbo (Slow Cooker, THM:S, Low Carb, Paleo, Ketogenic, Whole30) – Fit Mom Journey

This Slow Cooker Keto Gumbo is not only fast and easy to make, it’s delicious! Simply throw all the ingredients – minus the shrimp – in a slow cooker, then add the shrimp and cauliflower rice 20 minutes before serving.

Best Crock Pot Chicken and Sausage Gumbo Recipe – Restless Chipotle

You’ll love this slow cooker chicken and sausage gumbo! Easy southern comfort food.


New Orleans and Louisiana Inspired Slow Cooker Recipes

These recipes are inspired by New Orleans and Louisiana and are great for busy weeknights. A favorite in our house is crockpot roast beef po’boys!

New Orleans Roast Beef Po-Boy – Plain Chicken

Slow Cooker New Orleans Roast Beef Po-Boy – Only 5 ingredients – chuck roast, cajun seasoning, beef broth, gravy mix, cornstarch. Just like Felix’s in NOLA!

Savory Slow Cooker Cajun Chicken Alfredo

Slow cooker cajun chicken alfredo is a savory dish for pasta night! Let the slow cooker work it’s magic to make this perfect spicy dinner for your family.

Slow Cooker Creole White Beans & Chicken | Simple Nourished Living

Easy CrockPot Creole White Beans and Chicken is a new favorite slow cooker recipe – only 257 calories with 0 WW Points per serving!

Crock Pot Bourbon Chicken

Crock pot bourbon chicken with rice is an easy dump-and-go slow cooker recipe using tender chicken thighs marinated in soy sauce and bourbon.

Crock Pot Cajun Boiled Peanuts – Tammilee Tips

Cajun White Beans with Andouille

Dried white beans, such as Great Northern or Navy beans, seasoned with the Trinity, garlic, green onion, parsley, bacon and andouille sausage, and served over white rice.

Slow Cooker Muffuletta Dip

HAPPY NEW YEAR!  IT’S TIME TO CELEBRATE WITH A DELICIOUS APPETIZER! If you like the Muffuletta Sandwich, then you are going to LOVE this slow cooker

Slow Cooker Creole Chicken and Sausage

Creole Chicken and Sausage? I don’t really know how to explain it, but it’s a like whoa yummy combo we have going on upinhere. This idea originated as a

Crock Pot Cajun Whole Chicken

Crock Pot Cajun Whole Chicken Recipe. Blacken Cajun chicken flavors in your crockpot that will make your chicken so tender it will fall off the bone…

Crockpot Cochon de Lait

Enjoy a traditional New Orleans Cochon de Lait po-boy with this easy crockpot recipe.

Crock Pot Cajun Sausage Pasta Sauce | Simple Nourished Living

Crock Pot Cajun Sausage Pasta Sauce is a simple and delicious, low carb WW friendly recipe with just 5 WW Points per 1 cup serving size!

Chicken Fricassee

This chicken fricassee recipe is huge on flavor with cuts of chicken smothered and cooked slow in a rich and creamy sauce and the perfect Cajun seasonings. Easy to make and absolutely delicious.

Cajun Chicken and Dumplings with Bacon

Cajun Chicken and Dumplings with Bacon are an easy chicken dinner recipe using Pillsbury refrigerated biscuits. This thick and creamy dish is loaded with rotisserie chicken, corn, real bacon bits and seasoned with Clubhouse Cajun spice for a bit of a kick.

Cajun Chicken Stew

This hearty Cajun Chicken Stew uses pre-cooked shredded chicken, canned beans, and a packaged dirty rice mix for a quick and easy dinner!

Cajun Chicken Meatballs in Cajun Cream Sauce – Who Needs A Cape?

Deliciously simple Cajun Chicken Meatballs in Cajun Cream Sauce is a hearty meal the family will love. This one-pan meal tastes great over rice or pasta. Cajun Chicken Meatballs in Cajun Cream Sauce Let me tell you friends this has been a long couple of weeks here in Michigan. You’d think we’d be pros at

Slow Cooker Louisiana Ribs {Cajun-Style}

Tender baby back ribs slow-cooked with a bold Creole rub, sweet molasses BBQ sauce, and spices—packed with Louisiana flavor in every bite.

Cajun Smothered Green Beans | First…you have a beer

Step-by-step with photos to make Cajun-style Smothered Green Beans with Potatoes, ham, bacon, onions, garlic, and spices in a rich stock.


New Orleans Slow Cooker Desserts

You’ll be the favorite party guest if you bring a crockpot full of Bananas Foster or Bread Pudding!

Crock pot Bread Pudding Recipe

One of my favorite things to make is Crock pot bread pudding recipe. The crockpot makes this recipe easy and you can have bread pudding any day of the week.

Crock Pot Bread Pudding with Buttered Rum Sauce

Crock Pot Bread Pudding with Buttered Rum Sauce is fabulously delicious and rich. It only takes 10 minutes to prep and then it cooks slowly in the crock pot.

Slow Cooker Bananas Foster

This slow cooker bananas foster is a delicious, low fat dessert that’s packed full of sweet flavor. Since we make it in the Crock Pot, it’s easy, too!

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