Easy Crock Pot Chicken and Rice
Whip up a comforting one-pot meal with this Easy Crock Pot Chicken and Rice recipe, perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners. This fuss-free dish combines tender, slow-cooked chicken breasts and creamy long-grain white rice, enriched with flavorful chicken broth, cream of chicken soup, and a blend of aromatic seasonings like garlic powder and dried thyme. Mixed with vibrant peas and carrots, then finished with a sprinkle of optional cheddar cheese for a gooey, indulgent touch, this recipe is as hearty as it is satisfying. Prep takes just 10 minutes before your crock pot works its magic, making this an ideal hands-off dinner option. Serve it warm with a garnish of fresh parsley for a pop of color and freshness. It’s a crowd-pleasing classic you’ll turn to time and time again!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1.5 cups long-grain white rice
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup diced onions
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of the crock pot.
Rinse the white rice under cold water until the water runs clear, then add it to the crock pot.
Pour the chicken broth and cream of chicken soup over the chicken and rice. Stir gently to distribute evenly.
Add the diced onions, frozen peas and carrots, garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper. Stir lightly to combine.
Cover the crock pot with the lid and cook on HIGH for 4 hours, or on LOW for 6-7 hours.
After cooking, shred the chicken directly in the crock pot using two forks. Mix it thoroughly into the rice.
If desired, sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the mixture. Cover and let it sit for 5-10 minutes to melt the cheese.
Serve warm and garnish with fresh parsley, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
605 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 18.4 g | 24% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.2 g | 46% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 184 mg | 61% | |
| Sodium | 1566 mg | 68% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 36.8 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.1 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.1 g | ||
| Protein | 69.4 g | 139% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 330 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 3.7 mg | 20% | |
| Potassium | 879 mg | 19% | |
*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.
