Cajun Chicken, Sausage, & Rice Slow Cooker Meal

prep time:: 15 min
total time:: 8 hr Low, 4 Hours High

Makes 12 servings

This flavor packed slow-cooker meal is great any time of the year because it cooks all through the workday without heating up the kitchen!

ingredients

INGREDIENTS:
6 Chicken skinless thighs (about 2 pounds)(Or Substitute cut up chicken breast)
1 Pound lean smoked sausage, cut in 1-inch pieces
1 Green bell pepper, coarsely chopped
1 Red bell pepper, coarsely chopped
2 Medium onions, coarsely chopped
1 Cup sliced celery
1 Can (14 1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
3 Chicken low sodium bouillon cubes dissolved in 1/2 cup hot water
4 Bay Leaves
1 Tsp.Thyme Leaves
1 Tsp. Garlic Powder
1/2 Tsp. Ground Black Pepper
1 Tsp. Crushed Red Pepper (Optional)
1 Tsp. Red Hot (Optional)
2 Cups instant brown rice

directions

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DIRECTIONS:
2
Rinse chicken and pat dry
3
Place sausage, bell peppers, onions, celery, tomatoes, bouillon, water, bay leaves, thyme, optional red hot, and garlic powder in slow cooker
4
Stir to blend well
5
Top with chicken and sprinkle with black pepper, and optional crushed red pepper flakes
6
Cover
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Cook 8 hours on LOW or 4 hours on HIGH until chicken is cooked through and vegetables are tender
8
Add rice; stir gently
9
Cover and cook 15 to 20 minutes until rice is tender
10
Remove bay leaves and chicken bones before serving
11
IMPORTANT: For best results, do not remove cover during cooking.

notes

Nutritional Facts: Per Serving Calories 250 Total Fat 10g Cholesterol 63mg Protein 19g Sodium 732mg Carbs 21g Fiber 2g ~Substitute turkey breast instead of using chicken breast for more protein

Source: Corey