Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of a creamy Crockpot Chicken and Rice dish. This easy slow cooker recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep, offering a wholesome and satisfying meal for the whole family.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Rice:
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 cup long-grain white rice (uncooked)
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 (10.5 oz) can cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots (optional)
Instructions
- Prep Slow Cooker: Spray the slow cooker with non-stick spray. Add rice, onion, garlic, salt, pepper, paprika, and thyme. Mix well.
- Add Chicken: Place chicken on top of rice mixture.
- Prepare Sauce: Combine chicken broth and cream of chicken soup. Pour over chicken and rice.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 4–5 hours until chicken is cooked and rice is tender.
- Finish: Shred chicken, return to slow cooker. Add cheese, peas, and carrots. Let sit to thicken. Serve garnished with parsley.
Notes
- For extra creaminess, add milk or more cheese
- Brown rice can be substituted, adjust liquid and cooking time
- Perfect for meal prep or quick dinners
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 670 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
