Servings: 6 Cooking time: 3-4 (on high) 7 – 8 (low)
Ingredients:
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed
1 pound andouille sausage, sliced
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes
1 large onion, chopped
2 celery stalks, thinly sliced
1 red bell pepper, finely chopped
2 cups chicken broth
1 tablespoon tomato paste
½ teaspoon dried thyme
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper or to taste
1 cup uncooked long-grain rice (See step 3)
1 pound raw shrimp (large, about 13–15 count) (See step 4)
Instructions
- Place the cubed chicken, sausage, diced tomatoes, onion, celery, bell pepper, chicken broth, tomato paste, thyme, oregano, Cajun seasoning, and cayenne pepper into the slow cooker. Stir everything together.
- Cover and cook on low for 7–8 hours or high for 3–4 hours, until the chicken is tender and the flavors are well blended.
- One hour before the end of the cooking time, stir in the uncooked rice.
- During the last 15 minutes, add the raw shrimp. Cook until the shrimp turns pink and are fully cooked through. (If you use smaller shrimp, reduce the cooking time by approximately 5 minutes)
- Serve and enjoy!