Crock-Pot Jambalaya-Pastalaya

I have yet to try this recipe but it looks pretty good. I got it off of a website called realcajunrecipes.com. It calls for noodles but you can obviously use rice instead if you like. Posted for ZWT5

• Ready In: 4 hrs 15 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 12  ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut in 1 inch cubes
• 1  lb smoked sausage
• 2  green bell peppers, chopped
• 1  onion, chopped
• 2  celery ribs, chopped
• 3  garlic cloves, minced
• 14  ounces whole tomatoes, blended
• 1⁄3 cup tomato paste
• 14  ounces beef broth
• 1  tablespoon dried parsley
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons dried basil
• 1⁄2 tablespoon oregano
• 1  tablespoon Tabasco sauce
• 1⁄2 tablespoon salt
• 1  lb shrimp (optional)
• 1  lb pasta or 3 -4  cups cooked rice

Directions

1. In a crock-pot add all together except, bell pepper and shrimp.
2. Cook on high for 4 hours.
3. Add shrimp and bell pepper and cook an additional 30 minutes.
4. Serve over rice or combine with enough rice to the desired consistency. Instead of rice, prepare pasta and serve over it for Pastalaya.