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CAJUN SLOW COOKER CHICKEN WITH SAUSAGE

INGREDIENTS 12 (1 Cup) Servings

• 1 tablespoon McCormick® Paprika
• 2 teaspoons McCormick® Whole Thyme Leaves
• 1 teaspoon McCormick® Garlic Powder
• 1 teaspoon McCormick® Crushed Red Pepper
• 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 McCormick® Bay Leaves
• 6 boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 2 pounds)
• 2 cups instant white rice

INSTRUCTIONS

• 1 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.
• 2 Cook 8 hours on LOW or 4 hours on HIGH or until chicken is cooked through and vegetables are tender.
• 3 Gently stir in rice. Cover. Cook 15 to 20 minutes on HIGH or until rice is tender. Remove bay leaves before serving.