Slow Cooker Cajun-Seasoned Chicken

 

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

• 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.
• 2 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.
• 3 Cover; cook on Low heat setting 8 to 9 hours.
• 4 About 30 minutes before serving time, cook rice in water as directed on package. Serve chicken and sauce over rice.