Description
Crockpot Chicken and Rice is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for busy weeknights or cozy weekends. This one-pot dish features tender chicken simmered with fluffy rice and a mix of vibrant vegetables, all enveloped in a creamy sauce. The enticing aroma fills your home while it cooks, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere that makes dinner feel special. It’s easy to prepare, customizable, and guaranteed to leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup fresh carrots, diced
- 1 cup fresh peas
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by dicing the carrots and measuring out everything needed.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Place the seasoned chicken in the bottom of the crockpot. Add the rice on top, followed by the chicken broth and cream of chicken soup.
- Stir in the diced carrots and peas until well combined.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Once cooked, fluff with a fork and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, consider using bone-in chicken thighs instead of breasts. - Swap white rice for brown or jasmine rice for a different texture. - Store leftovers in airtight containers in the fridge for up to three days; reheat gently with a splash of water.