Cajun Chicken, Sausage and Rice

== Description ==
Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group
* Makes 12 Servings
== Ingredients ==
* 6 chicken thighs (about 2 pounds), skin removed
* 1 pound lean smoked sausage, cut in 1-inch pieces
* 2 green bell peppers, coarsely chopped
* 2 medium yellow onions, coarsely chopped
* 1 cup sliced celery
* 1 can (14½ ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
* 2 teaspoons chicken-flavored bouillon granules
* 4 McCormick™ bay leaves
* 1 teaspoon McCormick™ thyme leaves
* 1 teaspoon McCormick™ garlic powder
* ½ teaspoon McCormick™ ground black pepper
* 2 cups instant rice
== Directions ==
# Rinse chicken and pat dry.
# In a 3½ or 4-quart crockery slow cooker, place sausage, peppers, onions, celery, tomatoes, bouillon, bay leaves,thyme and garlic powder.
# Stir to blend well.
# Top with chicken and sprinkle with black pepper.
# Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or until chicken is done and vegetables are tender.
# Add rice; stir gently, yet thoroughly to blend.
# Cover and cook 15 – 20 minutes or until rice is tender.
# Remove bay leaves and chicken bones before serving.
== Nutritional Information ==
Per one serving: 
* About 249 calories | fat 9 g | protein 22 g | carbohydrate 20 g | cholesterol 79 mg | sodium 738 mg
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