Description
Hearty slow cooker chicken and rice delivers comfort on chilly nights with minimal kitchen effort. Tender chicken and fluffy rice combine for a satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)
- 1 cup rice (long-grain white)
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup vegetables (frozen peas and carrots mix)
- 1 onion (small, diced)
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 tsp thyme (dried)
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- 1/2 cup cheese (shredded cheddar, optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the slow cooker by lightly coating the interior with non-stick spray to prevent sticking.
- Arrange seasoned chicken breasts as the base layer, generously coating with salt, pepper, thyme, and paprika for robust flavor.
- Distribute diced onion, minced garlic, and frozen vegetable medley of peas and carrots evenly over the chicken.
- Gently blend chicken broth and cream of chicken soup, creating a smooth liquid mixture to enhance moisture and taste.
- Carefully rinse rice to remove excess starch, then spread it across the slow cooker, ensuring complete submersion in the liquid base.
- Secure the lid and set slow cooker to low temperature, allowing contents to simmer and meld for 4-6 hours until chicken reaches safe internal temperature and rice becomes perfectly tender.
- Carefully shred chicken using two forks, thoroughly incorporating all ingredients for consistent texture and flavor distribution.
- Optional: Sprinkle cheddar cheese over the dish, allowing residual heat to create a smooth, melted topping.
- Serve immediately while warm, presenting a comforting and nutritious one-pot meal.
Notes
- Generously spray the slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray to ensure easy cleanup and prevent ingredients from adhering to the sides.
- Rinse the rice thoroughly to remove excess starch, which helps prevent clumping and creates a fluffy, perfectly cooked texture.
- Substitute chicken breasts with boneless, skinless chicken thighs for a more tender and flavorful alternative that remains equally delicious.
- Make this recipe gluten-free by using cornstarch instead of cream of chicken soup and choosing a gluten-free chicken broth.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours (or 6 hours)
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 370 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg