Crock Pot Chicken and Rice 3 Ww Points
Savor the perfect balance of comfort and nutrition with this Crock Pot Chicken and Rice recipe, a Weight Watchers-friendly dish coming in at just 3 WW points per serving! Packed with tender, shredded chicken, hearty brown rice, and a medley of vegetables like carrots, peas, and onions, this slow-cooked meal is as easy to prepare as it is satisfying. Infused with the warm flavors of paprika and thyme, and simmered in a low-sodium chicken broth for hours, every bite is rich and delicious. Ready in under 10 minutes of prep time and with only one pot to clean, it’s a time-saving, wholesome dinner the whole family will love. Perfect for meal prep or a cozy weeknight meal, this recipe is a low-calorie, high-protein option you’ll crave again and again!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 cups Low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup Brown rice, uncooked
- 1 medium Onion, chopped
- 2 medium Carrots, diced
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 cup Frozen peas
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped (optional for garnish)
Instructions
Place the boneless, skinless chicken breasts at the bottom of the crock pot.
Pour the low-sodium chicken broth over the chicken breasts.
Add the uncooked brown rice, chopped onion, diced carrots, and minced garlic to the crock pot.
Sprinkle the paprika, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper evenly over the ingredients.
Cover the crock pot with its lid and cook on low heat for 4-5 hours, or until the chicken is fully cooked and the rice is tender.
During the last 15 minutes of cooking, add the frozen peas and stir gently to combine.
Remove the chicken breasts from the crock pot and shred them with two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the pot and mix well.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
Garnish with fresh parsley before serving, if desired.
Serve hot and enjoy this hearty, healthy meal!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2165 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 33.0 g | 42% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.1 g | 40% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 578 mg | 193% | |
| Sodium | 2025 mg | 88% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 210.4 g | 77% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.0 g | 82% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.0 g | ||
| Protein | 245.3 g | 491% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 284 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 14.9 mg | 83% | |
| Potassium | 3387 mg | 72% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
