Slow Cooker Jambalaya Recipe

Name: Slow Cooker Jambalaya Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 4 h
Total time: 4 h 20 min
Cuisine: American, Southern
Ingredients: 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs,, cut into 1-inch cubes (you can also use chicken breasts, but check for doneness a bit sooner); ▢12 ounces andouille sausage,, cut into 1/2-inch slices; (28 ounces) diced tomatoes,, undrained; 2 celery ribs,, diced; ▢1 small green bell pepper,, diced; ▢1 small red bell pepper,, diced; ▢1 yellow onion,, diced; ▢4 cloves garlic,, finely chopped; ▢1½ cups low-sodium chicken broth; 3 tablespoons tomato paste; ▢2 teaspoons dried oregano; ▢2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning; ▢1 teaspoon paprika; ▢½ teaspoon cayenne pepper,, if you like your food spicier, use 1 teaspoon cayenne; ▢½ teaspoon dried thyme; 1 bay leaf; ▢1 pound raw frozen shrimp,, peeled and deveined; ▢4 cups cooked rice; chopped fresh parsley,, for garnish; sliced green onions,, for garnish