Description
Comforting slow cooker chicken and rice brings hearty flavors from classic home cooking traditions. Families will enjoy this simple one-pot meal that delivers tender chicken and fluffy rice you can savor with minimal preparation effort.
Ingredients
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Proteins:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Grains and Starches:
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1 can (10.5 ounces/298 grams) cream of chicken soup
Seasonings and Vegetables:
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the slow cooker by lightly coating with nonstick spray or inserting a protective liner to prevent sticking.
- Arrange chicken breasts in a single layer across the bottom of the slow cooker, ensuring even placement.
- Create a flavorful mixture by combining rice with aromatic seasonings, broth, and creamy soup in a separate mixing bowl, whisking until ingredients are thoroughly incorporated.
- Gently pour the seasoned rice mixture over the chicken, making sure to distribute evenly and cover the meat completely.
- Secure the slow cooker lid and set to low temperature, allowing the dish to simmer and develop rich flavors for 4-6 hours.
- Check chicken’s internal temperature and rice tenderness, ensuring both are perfectly cooked through.
- During the final 30 minutes of cooking, fold in vibrant peas and carrots to introduce additional texture and nutritional value.
- Once cooking is complete, let the dish rest for a few minutes to allow flavors to settle and juices to redistribute.
- Serve piping hot, garnishing with fresh herbs or a sprinkle of additional seasoning if desired.
Notes
- Always use fresh chicken breasts for the best texture and flavor in your slow cooker meal.
- Opt for low-sodium chicken broth to control the salt content and customize the seasoning to your taste.
- Swap white rice with brown rice for added nutrition, but increase cooking time by 1-2 hours to ensure proper tenderness.
- Consider using frozen mixed vegetables instead of just peas and carrots to add more variety and color to the dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours (or 6 hours)
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 360 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg