Crock-Pot Jambalaya-Pastalaya

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. 1

   In a crock-pot add all together except, bell pepper and shrimp.

2. 2

   Cook on high for 4 hours.

3. 3

   Add shrimp and bell pepper and cook an additional 30 minutes.

4. 4

   Serve over rice or combine with enough rice to the desired consistency. Instead of rice, prepare pasta and serve over it for Pastalaya.