A healthy twist on a New Orleans favorite!

Ingredients:

• 1 (14 oz.) package Smoked Chicken Sausage
• 1/2 lb. (about 2.5 cups)  cooked shredded chicken
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 yellow onion, diced
• 2 cups low sodium chicken broth
• 1 (28 oz.) can crushed tomatoes
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 1/2 cups uncooked brown rice
• 1 pound shrimp peeled and de-veined (optional)

Directions:

• Spray crockpot with cooking spray. Slice sausage into 1/4 inch thick slices.
• Add the sausage along with all other ingredients, to slow cooker. Stir to combine. Cover and cook for 3-4 hours on high.
• You can also add shrimp the last 20 minutes of cooking if desired.
• Check to see if rice is cooked and tender. Stir everything together, sprinkle with chopped parsley if desired, and enjoy!