Description
This Crock Pot Chicken and Rice Comfort Meal is a one-pot wonder that brings creamy flavor, tender chicken, and fluffy rice together for a cozy dinner.
Ingredients
1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 can (10.5 oz) cream of celery soup
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 cup frozen peas and carrots (optional)
Non-stick cooking spray
Instructions
1. Spray the slow cooker with non-stick spray.
2. Add uncooked rice, broth, soup, and seasonings. Stir well.
3. Place chicken breasts on top. Do not stir again.
4. Cover and cook on LOW for 4–5 hours.
5. Remove chicken, shred, and stir back into rice.
6. Add cheese and vegetables. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until cheese melts.
Notes
Do not use instant rice for this recipe.
For extra creaminess, add a splash of cream or Greek yogurt before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: crock pot chicken and rice comfort meal, crockpot chicken and rice, chicken rice casserole