Crock Pot Cajun Chicken and Shrimp

• lbs skinless chicken thighs↗2 lbs
• red bell pepper, chopped↗1
• large onion, chopped↗1
• stalks celery, diced↗2
• (15 ounce) can stewed tomatoes, chopped and undrained↗1 lb
• garlic cloves, minced↗3
• tablespoons granulated sugar↗1 1⁄2 tablespoons
• teaspoon paprika↗1 teaspoon
• teaspoon cajun seasoning1 teaspoon
• teaspoon salt↗1 teaspoon
• teaspoon fresh ground pepper↗1 teaspoon
• lb shelled shrimp, deveined and cleaned↗1 lb
• tablespoon fresh lemon juice↗1 tablespoon
• hot sauce, to taste↗
• cups cooked rice↗2 cups

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Put all into crock pot except for last 4 ingredients with thighs at bottom.

2. 2

   Cook on low 8-10 hours or high 4-5 hours.

3. 3

   In last hour of cooking add shrimp, hot sauce, and lemon juice.

4. 4

   Serve over rice.