Slow Cooker Arroz Con Pollo

1. Combine the saffron and boiling water and set aside.
2. In skillet, sauté the onion, garlic, pepper and rice in the vegetable oil.
3. Season with the bay leaves, oregano, paprika, salt and pepper.
4. Add the plum tomatoes and stir well.
5. Transfer the vegetable and rice mixture to the slow cooker.
6. Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper.
7. In the same skillet, sauté the chicken thighs until browned.
8. Place the chicken thighs on top of the rice layer in the crock.
9. Adding the saffron and water, and the chicken broth.
10. Cover. Cook on High for 1 hour, then reduce to Low for 7 to 9 hours.
11. Thirty minutes before the end of cooking, add the frozen peas and mix the contents thoroughly.

Note: pimento (sliced, stuffed olives, optional) and/or hot pepper sauce (optional)

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Jenn