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Crock Pot Chicken and Rice Recipe – The Ultimate Comfort Food Made Effortless in Your Slow Cooker First Image

Slow Cooker Chicken and Rice


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  • Author: Chef Anna
  • Total Time: 4-5 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Description

A comforting slow cooker recipe filled with tender chicken, rice, and flavorful broth.


Ingredients

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  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice (uncooked)
  • 3 cups chicken broth (low sodium)
  • 1 can cream of chicken soup (10 oz)
  • 1 cup onion (finely diced)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 cup carrots (finely chopped, optional)
  • 0 cup celery (finely chopped, optional)
  • 1 tsp salt (or to taste)
  • 0 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp dried thyme or Italian seasoning
  • 0 cup heavy cream or milk (optional, added at end)
  • fresh parsley (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Lightly grease the slow cooker insert.
  2. Spread uncooked rice evenly in the bottom of the crock pot.
  3. Add onion, garlic, carrots, and celery over the rice.
  4. Place chicken on top and season with salt, pepper, paprika, and thyme.
  5. Whisk chicken broth and cream of chicken soup together and pour over contents.
  6. Cover and cook on LOW for 4–5 hours or HIGH for 2–3 hours.
  7. Remove chicken, shred or cube, then return to crock pot.
  8. Stir in cream if using, adjust seasoning, rest 5 minutes, and serve.

Notes

  • This recipe can be easily customized with your favorite vegetables.
  • Great for meal prep or serving a crowd!
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 4-5 hours
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Slow Cooker
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 43g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 90mg