Crockpot Chicken, Sausage, and Rice
An easy Cajun style dinner, this 'casserole' cooks itself in the crock pot and features both chicken and smoked sausage.
Ingredients
- 1 tsp crushed red peppers
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp thyme leaves
- 1 tbsp paprika
- 1 lb smoked sausage cut in 1" 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 14-1/2 oz can diced tomatoes undrained
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 4 bay leaves
- 6 boneless skinless chicken thighs, about 2 lbs
- 2 cups instant white rice
Instructions
- Rinse chicken and pat dry
- Place sausage, bell peppers, onions, celery, tomatoes, broth, bay leaves, thyme, paprika, and garlic powder in slow cooker.
- Stir to blend well.
- Top with chicken and sprinkle with black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes.
- Cover and cook 8 hours on low or 4 hours on high until chicken is cooked through and vegetables are tender.
- Add rice and stir gently.
- Cover and cook 15 to 20 minutes until rice is tender.
- Remove bay leaves and chicken bones before serving.
Notes
For best results, do not remove lid during cooking.