Cajun Slow Cooker Chicken with Sausage

Prep time: 15 mins
Cook time: 4 hrs 20 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon  Paprika
  • 2 teaspoons Thyme Leaves
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Red Pepper, Crushed
  • 3/4 pound lean turkey sausage, cut in 1-inch pieces
  • 2 cups coarsely chopped onions
  • 1 cup coarsely chopped green bell pepper
  • 1 cup coarsely chopped red bell pepper
  • 1 cup sliced celery
  • 1 can (14 1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 cup reduced sodium chicken broth
  • 4  Bay Leaves
  • 6 boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 2 pounds)
  • 2 cups instant white rice

Directions

  • Mix paprika, thyme, garlic powder and red pepper in small bowl. Place sausage, onions, bell peppers, celery, tomatoes, chicken broth, bay leaves and 2 tablespoons of the seasoning mixture in slow cooker. Stir to blend well. Top with chicken. Sprinkle with remaining seasoning mixture. Cover.
  • Cook 8 hours on LOW or 4 hours on HIGH or until chicken is cooked through and vegetables are tender.
  • Gently stir in rice. Cover. Cook 15 to 20 minutes on HIGH or until rice is tender. Remove bay leaves before serving.

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