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

Ella Wyat
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Overall, I thought this recipe was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.


Micheal Oluga
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I found this recipe to be a bit bland. I had to add some extra seasoning to the chicken.


Martie Bronkhorst
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my chicken came out dry. I followed the recipe exactly.


SUNNY KHAN
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I made this for a party and everyone loved it. The chicken was so juicy and flavorful.


ernie alcon
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This recipe is a keeper! I've already made it twice and both times it was a hit.


MD.Monir. Hosen
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I've tried many slow cooker chicken recipes, but this one is by far the best. The chicken is so tender and the sauce is amazing.


MD Tamim Turjo
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I'm not a big fan of spicy food, but this chicken was just the right amount of heat.


Dave Skailes
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The chicken came out so flavorful and juicy. I will definitely be making this again.


Md Bashu
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I love how easy this recipe is to make. Just throw everything in the slow cooker and let it do its thing.


noob _COD
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This Cajun-seasoned chicken is a hit! The chicken is fall-off-the-bone tender and the sauce is packed with flavor.