Slow Cooker Cajun Sausage, Potatoes, and Green Beans 🌶️🥔🌿

This hearty and flavorful dish is perfect for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings. The aromatic Cajun spices mix beautifully with tender sausage, buttery potatoes, and fresh green beans, creating a comforting meal that’s sure to satisfy everyone at the table! Just set it, forget it, and enjoy the rich, bold flavors that develop throughout the day.

Ingredients

For the dish

• 1 pound andouille sausage, sliced
• 1 pound baby potatoes, halved
• 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 bell pepper (red or green), chopped
• 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish

Instructions

• Start by heating the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced sausage and cook until browned, about 5 minutes. This step enhances the flavor, but you can skip it if you're short on time!

🔥 Browning the sausage adds an extra depth of flavor to the dish.

• In the slow cooker, combine the halved potatoes, chopped onion, garlic, bell pepper, and fresh green beans. Layer the browned sausage on top.

• Sprinkle the Cajun seasoning over the sausage and vegetables. Pour in the diced tomatoes with their juice and the chicken broth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

🌱 Feel free to adjust the amount of Cajun seasoning based on your heat preference.

• Stir gently to combine ingredients, ensuring the spices are evenly distributed.

• Cover the slow cooker and set it on low for 6-8 hours, or high for 3-4 hours, until the potatoes are tender and the flavors have melded.

• Once cooked, give the mixture a gentle stir, taste, and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.

🍽️ This dish can be served on its own or over a bed of fluffy rice for a heartier meal.

Variations

• Vegetarian: Substitute the sausage with plant-based sausage and replace chicken broth with vegetable broth. Add extra beans for protein! 🌱
• Spicy Kick: Add sliced jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce for an extra layer of heat! 🌶️
• Seasonal Veggies: Feel free to mix in seasonal vegetables like corn or carrots based on availability!
• Slow Cooker Size: If you're cooking for a crowd, double the quantities and use a larger slow cooker. Just ensure that it’s not too packed to allow for proper cooking!

This Slow Cooker Cajun Sausage, Potatoes, and Green Beans recipe is a fantastic way to bring the lively taste of the South into your home, and the convenience of a slow cooker makes it a winning choice for any day of the week! Enjoy your delicious creation! 🍽️✨