Slow-Cooker Cajun-Seasoned Chicken

Slow-Cooker Cajun-Seasoned Chicken
You can never have too many main course recipes, so give Slow-Cooker Cajun-Seasoned Chicken a try. This gluten free and dairy free recipe serves 4. One serving contains 507 calories, 36g of protein, and 13g of fat. Head to the store and pick up bacon, cajun seasoning, water, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the bacon you could follow this main course with the Blueberry Buckle as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 8 hours and 15 minutes.

Instructions

1
In 10-inch nonstick skillet, cook bacon over medium-high heat until crisp.
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2
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.
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3
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.
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4
Pour tomatoes over chicken. Stir in remaining teaspoon Cajun seasoning.
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5
Cover; cook on Low heat setting 8 to 9 hours.
6
About 30 minutes before serving time, cook rice in water as directed on package.
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7
Serve chicken and sauce over rice.
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DifficultyExpert
Ready In8 hrs, 15 m.
Servings4
Health Score24
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