Description
Hearty slow cooker chicken and rice brings comfort right to dinner tables with minimal effort. Creamy, tender chicken nestled in fluffy rice delivers a satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup (240 ml) long-grain white rice
- 2 cups (480 ml) chicken broth
Vegetables:
- 1 cup (150 g) frozen peas and carrots
- 1 small onion, diced
Seasonings and Additional Ingredients:
- 1 can (10.5 ounces or 298 grams) cream of chicken soup
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Arrange chicken breasts in the slow cooker and generously sprinkle with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper to create a flavorful base.
- Layer diced onions, uncooked rice, and frozen vegetable medley directly over the seasoned chicken, ensuring even distribution.
- Whisk chicken broth and cream of chicken soup in a separate container until completely smooth and free of lumps.
- Carefully pour the creamy broth mixture over the chicken and rice, making sure all ingredients are thoroughly coated.
- Secure the slow cooker lid and set to LOW temperature for 5-6 hours or HIGH temperature for 3-4 hours, allowing ingredients to meld and cook thoroughly.
- Once cooking time is complete, verify chicken is fully cooked by checking internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Gently break or slice chicken into bite-sized pieces, then softly fold the entire mixture to integrate all components evenly.
- Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley across the top for a vibrant garnish and added fresh flavor before serving hot.
Notes
- Customize spices by experimenting with different herbs like thyme, rosemary, or Italian seasoning for added depth of flavor.
- Use brown rice instead of white rice for a more nutritious whole grain option that provides extra fiber and nutrients.
- Consider low-sodium chicken broth and cream of chicken soup to reduce overall salt content for heart-healthy diets.
- For gluten-free variations, select gluten-free cream of chicken soup and verify all ingredients are certified gluten-free before preparing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours (on Low) or 4 hours (on High)
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 370 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg