Crockpot Cajun Chicken

3 slices bacon chopped
1/2 C. chopped green pepper
1/4 C. chopped onion
1/4 C. chopped celery
1 1/4 lb. boneless skinless chicken thighs
2 t. dried Cajun seasoning
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 1/3 C. uncooked regular long grain rice
1 1/3 C. water

Cook bacon until crisp. Add pepper, onion and celery,cook 2-3 minutes or
until crisp tender. With slotted spoon transfer to crockpot. Sprinkle thighs
with 1 t. of the Cajun seasoning. Place in skillet and cook 4-5 minutes or
until browned on both sides. Arrange chicken and any drippings over vegetables
in crockpot. Pour tomatoes over chicken. Stir in remaining Cajun seasoning.
Cover and cook on low 8-9 hours. About 30 minutes before serving, cook rice
according to package directions. Serve chicken over rice.