Slow-Cooker Southern-Style Chicken and Dirty Rice
A flavorful Southern-style slow cooker dish featuring boneless, skinless chicken thighs cooked with kielbasa sausage, bell pepper, onion, garlic, and served over dirty rice. The chicken is seasoned with chili powder and thyme, creating a savory, hearty one-dish meal. The gentle heat of the slow cooker keeps the chicken moist and tender while infusing the rice with rich flavors from the meat and vegetables.
Ingredients
kielbasa sausage4 oz, cut into ½-inch pieces
(113g)onion1 chopped fine, chopped fine
1 chopped finebell pepper1 red, stemmed, seeded, and cut into ½-inch pieces
1 redgarlic cloves2 minced, minced
2 mincedchilli powder2 tsp
2 tspthyme2 tsp, minced fresh, or ½ teaspoon dried
2 tspcooked rice2 cup
(375g)salt and pepperto taste
chicken thighs1 lb, boneless, skinless, trimmed
(454g)scallions2 sliced thin, sliced thin
2 sliced thinInstructions
Step-by-step guide
- 1
Lightly spray inside of slow cooker with vegetable oil spray. Microwave kielbasa, onion, bell pepper, garlic, chili powder, and thyme in bowl, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
Timer: 5m - 2
Transfer mixture to prepared slow cooker. Stir in rice, ¼ teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon pepper.
- 3
Season chicken with salt and pepper and nestle into slow cooker. Cover and cook until chicken is tender, 4 to 5 hours on low.
Timer: 5h - 4
Transfer chicken to cutting board; let cool slightly, then shred into bite-size pieces using 2 forks. Gently stir shredded chicken and scallions into slow cooker and season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve.
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