1 small chicken (about 2 1/2 pounds) cut into 8 pieces
Essence, recipe follows
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 pound smoked sausage, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch slices
2 cups julienne onions
Salt
Cayenne
4 bay leaves
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
6 cups canned chicken stock
1/4 cup chopped green onions

cooking instructions Recipe:

Season the chicken pieces with Essence. In a mixing bowl, add the flour and season with Essence. Dredge the chicken in the seasoned flour, coating each side completely. Add the oil to the slow cooker, over medium heat. When the oil is hot, add the chicken (never mix raw chicken with cooked parts, or contaminate by sharing utensils, chicken is susceptible to salmonella) . Turn to brown the chickken on all sides. Cook until evenly browned, 5 to 6 minutes. Add the sausage, stir and cook for 5 to 6 minutes. Add the onions. Season with salt and cayenne. Cook for 5 to 6 minutes. Add the bay leaves, garlic and chicken stock. Cover the slow cooker and cook for 3 hours, or until the chicken is tender. Stir in the green onions. Reseason if necessary.

Emeril's ESSENCE Creole Seasoning (also referred to as Bayou Blast):
2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried thyme

Combine all ingredients thoroughly.
Yield: 2/3 cup