Slow Cooker Gumbo with Rice

Ingredients

• 1 lb smoked sausage, sliced
• 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, diced
• 1 large onion, diced
• 1 bell pepper, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 ½ tsp Cajun seasoning
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 2 bay leaves
• 1.5 cup Chico Rice Brown Milled California Japonica Rice
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste