SLOW-COOKER CAJUN-SEASONED CHICKEN

Slow-Cooker Cajun-Seasoned Chicken image

Enjoy a flavorful slow cooked dinner - chicken, bacon and vegetables served over rice. Perfect if you love Cajun cuisine.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 8h15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

3 slices bacon, cut up
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped celery
1 1/4 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 1/3 cups uncooked regular long-grain white rice
2 2/3 cups water

Steps:

In 10-inch nonstick skillet, cook bacon over medium-high heat until crisp. Add bell pepper, onion and celery; cook 2 to 3 minutes longer or until crisp-tender. With slotted spoon, spoon bacon and vegetables into 3 1/2- or 4-quart slow cooker.
Sprinkle chicken thighs with 1 teaspoon of the Cajun seasoning; place in same skillet. Cook chicken 4 to 5 minutes, turning once, until browned on both sides. Arrange chicken and any remaining drippings over vegetables in slow cooker. Pour tomatoes over chicken. Stir in remaining teaspoon Cajun seasoning.
Cover; cook on Low heat setting 8 to 9 hours.
About 30 minutes before serving time, cook rice in water as directed on package. Serve chicken and sauce over rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 520, Carbohydrate 59 g, Cholesterol 95 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 38 g, SaturatedFat 4 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 630 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 0 g