Jambalaya

 We had jambalaya for dinner tonight that I made in the crockpot and it was really good, and really easy!  I substituted Tony Cacheries for the salt, cayenne and hot sauce...  I just like the cajun flavor it gives.

 

Ingredients

• 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) beef or chicken broth
• 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
• 2 medium green peppers, chopped
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 3 celery ribs, chopped
• 5 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
• 2 teaspoons dried basil
• 1-1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 1-1/4 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
• 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1 pound smoked sausage, halved and cut into 1/4-inch slices
• 1/2 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
• Hot cooked rice

Directions

• In a 5-qt. slow cooker, combine the tomatoes, broth and tomato paste. Stir in the green peppers, onion, celery, garlic and seasonings. Stir in chicken and sausage.
• Cover and cook on low for 4 hours or until chicken is tender. Stir in shrimp. Cover and cook 15-30 minutes longer or until shrimp turn pink. Serve with rice. Yield: 11 servings.