Crockpot Jambalaya Easy Slow Cooker New Orleans Flavor

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil (15 ml)
• 1 pound andouille sausage, sliced (450g)
• 1 large onion, chopped (about 1 ½ cups / 225g)
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped (about 1 cup / 150g)
• 2 celery stalks, chopped (about 1 cup / 115g)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced (about 2 teaspoons / 10g)
• 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes (794g)
• 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce (425g)
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained (411g)
• 1 cup chicken broth (240 ml)
• 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning (like Tony Chachere's) (30ml)
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme (5ml)
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for extra heat) (2.5ml)
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces (450g)
• 1 pound raw shrimp, peeled and deveined (450g)
• 2 cups long-grain rice, uncooked (400g)
• Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
• Green onions, chopped (for garnish)