Cajun Seasoned Chicken

By CruelK8E

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

Details

Adapted from bettycrocker.com

Preparation

Step 1

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.