SLOW-COOKER CAJUN-SEASONED CHICKEN

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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

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

Ailsa Fergus
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was so tender and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Hassan Don
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I love this recipe! The chicken is always so tender and juicy. I also love the vegetables that are cooked with the chicken. They are always so flavorful.


Katherine Leeper
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. The chicken was so tender and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Hammad Alone
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I'm not a big fan of chicken, but I loved this recipe! The chicken was so tender and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Ashwin Jacobs
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This recipe is so easy to follow and the chicken turns out amazing! I love the crispy skin and the tender meat. I will definitely be making this again.


Nothando Mzimela
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I've made this dish several times now and it's always a hit! The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the seasoning is perfect. I love that I can just throw everything in the slow cooker and have a delicious meal ready when I get home.


Max Sylester
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This recipe is a must-try! The chicken was so tender and flavorful. The vegetables were also cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Huda Abduselam
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! The chicken was amazing and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Mikayla Brooks
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This recipe is a winner! The chicken was so tender and the seasoning was perfect. I loved the crispy skin and the juicy meat. I will definitely be making this again.


Md Shohanislam
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it! The chicken was so juicy and flavorful. The vegetables were also cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Jordan Waters
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This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken turned out great! I loved the crispy skin and the tender meat. I will definitely be making this again.


Mikel Castro
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I'm not a big fan of Cajun food, but I decided to try this recipe anyway. I was pleasantly surprised! The chicken was delicious and the seasoning was just right. I will definitely be making this again.


Subhani Shah
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was so tender and flavorful. I loved the Cajun seasoning and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Jennifer Imoit
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone raved about the chicken and asked for the recipe. I will definitely be making this again.


Ruki Ali
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I followed the recipe exactly and the chicken turned out amazing! It was so flavorful and moist. My family loved it.


Gina Smith
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This was a great recipe! The chicken was so tender and juicy, and the Cajun seasoning was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.