Slow Cooker Chicken and Sausage Creole

INGREDIENTS

1 1/2 lb

boneless, skinless chicken thighs, trimmed of fat

9 oz

chicken Andouille sausage, sliced into rounds

1 cup

chopped onions

1/2 cup

chopped carrots

green bell pepper, seeded and chopped

red bell pepper, seeded and chopped

3 cloves

garlic, minced

1 cup

low sodium chicken broth

1 14.5 ounce can

diced tomatoes

3 oz

(1/2 a 6-ounce can) tomato paste

1/2 cup

tomato sauce

1 3/4 tsp

Creole seasoning

cayenne pepper

scallions, chopped (for garnish)

3 cups

cooked brown rice, for serving (optional)