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

 * 1) Rinse chicken and pat dry.
 * 2) In a 3½ or 4-quart crockery slow cooker, place sausage, peppers, onions, celery, tomatoes, bouillon, bay leaves,thyme and garlic powder.
 * 3) Stir to blend well.
 * 4) Top with chicken and sprinkle with black pepper.
 * 5) Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or until chicken is done and vegetables are tender.
 * 6) Add rice; stir gently, yet thoroughly to blend.
 * 7) Cover and cook 15 – 20 minutes or until rice is tender.
 * 8) 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