Easy Crockpot Chicken, Sausage and Shrimp Gumbo

stewed tomatoes,

undrained

small can of tomato paste

skinless, boneless chicken

thighs, cut up

large sausage link

reduced- sodium

chicken broth

green pepper, chopped

large onion, chopped

stalks celery, chopped

Cajun seasoning

garlic, minced

basil leaves

ground black pepper

cayenne pepper

frozen medium shrimp (thawed), peeled and deveined

hot cooked white or brown rice

Optional: Add cooked bacon (diced)