Crockpot Chicken Paella Recipe

• 2 tbsp butter
• 6 skinless chicken thighs
• 1 medium-size onion, sliced
• 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh garlic
• 2 tsp dried thyme leaves
• 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
• 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
• 1 (14.5 oz) can low-sodium chicken broth
• 1-1/2 cups uncooked instant rice
• 1 cup frozen green peas
• (1/2 lb.) fully cooked smoked turkey sausage, cut into 1/2" thick slices
• 1 (8 oz) package frozen cooked medium-size shrimp, thawed, rinsed, peeled, deveined
• 1 medium-size tomato, chopped (optional)

Directions