Description
Comforting crockpot cheesy chicken and rice delivers hearty warmth with minimal kitchen effort. Rich cheese and tender chicken blend seamlessly over fluffy rice, creating a satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Starches:
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
Dairy and Cheese:
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Liquid and Soup:
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Garnish:
- Fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Arrange raw chicken breasts in a single layer at the bottom of the slow cooker, ensuring they are evenly spread.
- Sprinkle chopped onions, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper over the chicken to enhance the flavor profile.
- Gently pour cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, and chicken broth around the chicken, creating a rich cooking liquid.
- Distribute uncooked rice evenly across the mixture, carefully folding ingredients to ensure uniform coverage without disturbing the chicken placement.
- Cover and slow cook on low temperature for 6-7 hours or high temperature for 3-4 hours, allowing chicken to become tender and rice to absorb liquid.
- Approximately 30 minutes before serving, sprinkle shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheese across the surface, gently stirring to integrate the melting cheese throughout the dish.
- When cheese is completely melted and rice reaches a soft, fluffy consistency, verify chicken is thoroughly cooked by checking internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Optional: Garnish with freshly chopped parsley for added color and mild herbaceous notes.
- Transfer to serving dishes immediately while hot, ensuring each portion includes chicken, rice, and melted cheese.
Notes
- Rinse rice thoroughly before adding to prevent clumping and ensure fluffy texture throughout the dish.
- Select boneless, skinless chicken breasts of uniform size for even cooking and consistent tenderness.
- Try different cheese varieties like Monterey Jack or pepper jack for unique flavor profiles and added excitement.
- Reduce sodium by using low-sodium cream soups and homemade chicken broth, making the recipe more heart-healthy without sacrificing taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 hours (on Low) or 4 hours (on High)
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 410 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg