Craving something bold and comforting? This Slow Cooker Creole Chicken and Sausages brings the vibrant flavors of Louisiana right to your kitchen with minimal effort. Packed with tender chicken, smoky Andouille sausage, and a rich, seasoned tomato base, this dish is a true set-it-and-forget-it meal that fills your home with incredible aromas. With a kick of Creole spice and a touch of sweetness, it’s perfect for busy days when you want something warm and satisfying to serve over rice. This Creole-inspired dish is sure to become a new family favorite!

What You’ll Need

Ingredients

• 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 12 ounces smoked Andouille sausage, cut into small rounds
• 1 cup onions, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 1/4 cup low sodium chicken broth
• 1 can (796 ml) diced tomatoes
• 1 can (156 ml) tomato paste
• 1 can (213 ml) tomato sauce
• 2 tsp creole seasoning
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 14 ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained
• For Serving:
• green onions for topping
• rice of preference
• Creole Seasoning
• 4 tsp garlic powder
• 4 tsp onion powder
• 2 tbsp sweet paprika powder
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tbsp dried thyme
• 2 tsp dried oregano
• 2 tsp dried basil
• 1 tsp dried rosemary
• 2 tsp cayenne pepper (or less if you don’t want it too hot)
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper

Equipment I Used

• Slow Cooker

How to Make It

Prepare the Ingredients

Begin by chopping the onion, mincing the garlic, and slicing the Andouille sausage into small rounds. Set aside. Note: While Andouille sausage is best for this dish to capture authentic Creole flavors, you can substitute with Italian, beef, or even breakfast sausage if that’s all you have left in your home.

Assemble in Slow Cooker

Place the following ingredients into the slow cooker: boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced Andouille sausage, chopped onions, minced garlic, low sodium chicken broth, diced tomatoes (with juices), tomato paste, tomato sauce, and the Creole seasoning. Stir everything together to ensure the chicken and sausage are coated with the seasonings.

Slow Cook

Cover the slow cooker with its lid and set it to your preferred cooking time, depending on when you start the slow cooker:

• Low setting: Cook for 6-8 hours.
• Medium setting: Cook for 4-5 hours.
• High setting: Cook for 3 hours.

Shred the Chicken

Once the cooking time is complete, open the slow cooker and use two forks to shred the chicken breasts to your desired texture. Stir the shredded chicken back into the sauce to evenly distribute it.

Add Black Beans and Brown Sugar

Add the brown sugar and rinsed, drained black beans to the slow cooker. Stir to combine, cover, and cook on low for an additional 20-30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. This is also a good time to prepare your rice if you plan to serve it alongside the dish.

Adjust Seasoning

Before serving, taste the Creole chicken mixture and season with salt if needed, adjusting the spice level to your preference.

Serve

Scoop the Creole chicken and sausage mixture over a bed of rice, and sprinkle with freshly chopped green onions for garnish. Enjoy!