Slow Cooker Jambalaya

Name: Slow Cooker Jambalaya
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 4 h 30 min
Total time: 4 h 45 min
Cuisine: American, Southern
Ingredients: 3 ribs celery ($0.37); 1 yellow onion ($0.42); 1 green bell pepper ($0.87); 2 cloves garlic ($0.16); 12-16 oz. smoked sausage* ($3.49); 2 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (optional) ($1.13); 1 tsp dried oregano ($0.10); 1 tsp dried thyme ($0.10); 1/2 Tbsp smoked paprika ($0.15); 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper ($0.05); Freshly cracked pepper (15-20 cranks of a mill) ($0.05); 2 15 oz. cans diced tomatoes (or one 28oz. can) ($1.98); 1/4 bunch fresh parsley, chopped ($0.20); 2 cups chicken broth ($0.26); 2 cups uncooked long grain white rice ($0.96); 3 green onions, sliced ($0.23)