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Crockpot Spicy Chicken Sausage

Crockpot spicy chicken & sausage is an easy recipe that brings the heat. Combining chicken and your favorite chicken sausage, this slow cooker recipe can me tailored to your liking. Make this as hot as you want it to be! Instructions to make this simple chicken recipe in the Instant Pot are also included.

overhead shot of cooked spicy chicken sausage in a black slow cooker garnished with slices of jalapeno

Ingredients For Crockpot Spicy Chicken & Sausage

  • Chicken Thighs or Breasts
  • Chicken Sausage
  • Chicken Broth
  • Diced Tomatoes
  • Bell Pepper
  • Celery
  • Onion
  • Seasonings: paprika, red pepper flakes, thyme, salt, pepper

How To Make Spicy Chicken & Sausage In The Crockpot 

Slow Cooker

  1. Add all the ingredients to the slow cooker. Stir to mix well.
  2. Cook HIGH 2-3 hours or LOW 4-6.

Instant Pot

  1. Turn on the Instant Pot and select sauté. Once hot, add the oil to the pot. Add onion, celery, and bell pepper & cook for a 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently. Add the garlic and cook an additional minute. Turn off the Instant Pot.
  2. Add the broth and deglaze the bottom of the pressure cooker by scraping all the bits off with a wooden spoon.
  3. Stir in all remaining ingredients.
  4. Close lid and seal valve. Set high pressure and for 12 minutes.
  5. When cooking time is complete, quick release the pressure.
overhead shot of uncooked spicy chicken sausage in a black slow cooker

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What Type Of Chicken To Use

Technically you can use your preferred cut of chicken with this recipe whether is be boneless, bone-in, skinless or skin-on. Having said that, this works best with boneless, skinless chicken. What you see in the picture is boneless, skinless chicken thighs.  

overhead shot of cooked spicy chicken sausage in a black slow cooker garnished with slices of jalapeno

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What Type Of Sausage To Use

This recipe calls for smoked sausage. That means the sausage is already cooked. As with most of my recipes I encourage you to your preferred sausage or a sausage that fits your lifestyle and budget. Since this uses poultry, personally I use chicken sausage or turkey sausage. What you see in the pics is chicken apple sausage. 

FAQs & Tips

  • Make this as spicy as you want! I find this to be spicy with 1 1/2 teaspoons of red pepper flakes but you may want more or less. Jalapeño is a great addition to kick this up a few notches.
  • Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or the freezer for up to 3 months. 
  • There are several companies that make Whole30 compatible andouille sausage.  For a list of other Whole30 compatible sausage brands, click HERE.
  • I used a 6-quart slow cooker / Instant Pot.
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overhead shot of cooked spicy chicken sausage in a black slow cooker garnished with slices of jalapeno

Crockpot Spicy Chicken Sausage

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Crockpot spicy chicken sausage is an easy recipe that brings the heat. Combining chicken and your favorite chicken sausage, this slow cooker recipe can me tailored to your liking. Make this as hot as you want it to be! Instructions to make this simple chicken recipe in the Instant Pot are also included.

  • Total Time: 3 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 pounds chicken thighs or breasts
  • 12 ounces chicken sausage, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 bell pepper, diced
  • 1 celery stalk, sliced
  • 1/2 cup onion, diced
  • 1 garlic cloves, minced
  • 15 ounces diced tomatoes with juices
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon salt (or more)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons thyme
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
  • 1 jalapeno, sliced (optional for garnish)

Instructions

Slow Cooker

  1. Add all the ingredients to the slow cooker. Stir to mix well.
  2. Cook HIGH 2-3 hours or LOW 4-6.
  3. Garnish with jalapeno before serving (if using).

Instant Pot

  1. Turn on the Instant Pot and select sauté. Once hot, add the oil to the pot. Add onion, celery, and bell pepper & cook for a 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently. Add the garlic & cook an additional minute. Turn off the Instant Pot.
  2. Add the broth and deglaze the bottom of the pressure cooker by scraping all the bits off with a wooden spoon.
  3. Stir in all remaining ingredients.
  4. Close lid and seal valve. Set high pressure and for 12 minutes.
  5. When cooking time is complete, quick release the pressure.
  6. Garnish with jalapeno before serving (if using).
  • Author: Shannon Epstein
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 3 hours

 

 

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