Cajun Chicken

Makes: 4 servings

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

Preparation

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 3½- 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.