Creole Chicken

This is what is going in the crock pot this morning.

1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs cut into 3/4 inch pieces
1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 (14 oz) can chicken broth (using chicken stock)
8 z Polish sausage, coarsely chopped
1 cup diced cooked ham
3/4 cup chopped onion
1 (6 oz) can tomato paste
1/2 cup water
1 1/2 tsp Cajun seasoning
Several dashes bottled hot pepper sauce
2 cups uncooked instant rice
1 cup chopped green sweet pepper

In a crock pot, combine tomatoes, broth, sausage, ham, tomato paste, water, Cajun seasoning, and hot pepper sauce.

Cover and cook on low setting for 5 to 6 hours.

Turn off crock pot. Stir in rice and sweet pepper and let stand 10 to 15 minutes or until rice is tender.

Makes about 6 servings.