Spicy Cajun Jambalaya

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Ingredients: 1 tbs. olive oil 8 ounces boneless, skinless chicken breast (cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces) 1 lg. green bell pepper, coreless and chopped. 1 sm. chopped red onion. 2 stalks celery, diced. 1 28 ounce can diced tomatoes with juice. 2 tsp. bottled chopped garlic. 1 8 oz. can no-salt-added tomato sauce. 1 cup low sodium chicken broth 2 bay leaves. 1/2 tsp. dried thyme 1 tsp. dried oregano 1/3 tsp. cayenne pepper (+ or - to taste). 3/4 cup brown rice. 1 lb. medium raw shrimp (shelled and deveined). 2 tsp. finely chopped Italian parsley.

Preparation:

Mix all the above ingredients (except shrimp and parsley) into a 4 qt. slow-cooker; mix well, cover and cook on high for at least 4 hours, or slow for about 8 hours ("best" Cajun style). Add shrimp and parsley and cook for an additional 10 to15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to individual preference. More....