Crock Pot Jambalaya

Name: Crock Pot Jambalaya
Ingredients: 1 Pound boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs; 1 Pound smoked sausage, sliced (4-5 links of Andouille OR chorizo sausage); 1 (6-oz) can tomato paste; 28 oz Can diced tomatoes; 1 green pepper, diced; 3 stalks celery, diced; 5 garlic cloves, minced; 2 teaspoons dried basil; 2 Teaspoon oregano; 1 teaspoon Louisiana style hot sauce; 2 Tablespoons Cajun or creole seasoning; 1 pound pealed and deveined shrimp; 1 ¾ cups instant rice, uncooked; Salt and Pepper to taste; 1 bag frozen okra (optional)