RECIPE SUBMITTED BY Jenni Thomason
Crockpot Chicken-Sausage & Rice
INGREDIENTS:(Serves 12)
1 tsp crushed red peppers
1 tsp garlic powder
2 tsp thyme leaves
1 tbsp paprika
3/4 lb 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 (14-1/2 oz) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 cup low sodium chicken broth
4 bay leaves
6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 2 lbs)
2 cups instant white rice
DIRECTIONS:
-Mix paprika, thyme, garlic powder and crushed red peppers in a small bowl.
-Place sausage, onions, bell peppers, celery, tomatoes, chicken broth, bay leaves and 2 tbsp of the seasoning mixture in crockpot.
-Stir to blend well. Top with chicken. Sprinkle with remaining seasoning mixture.
-Cover and 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 and cook 15 to 20 minutes on HIGH or until rice is tender. Remove bay leaves before serving.
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