Chicken Rice Slow Cooker Recipes Easy
Description
Chicken and rice is one of the most classic dishes around. It's comforting, hearty and delicious. This slow cooker chicken and rice is the perfect way to make the dish even easier. It's easy to prepare and you can just set it and forget it. The slow cooker does all the work for you and you're left with a delicious dinner. This dish is sure to be a hit with the whole family and is a great way to feed a crowd.
This slow cooker chicken and rice dish is made with tender chicken, fluffy rice, and flavorful vegetables. It's all cooked together in the slow cooker so the flavors meld together. Each bite is packed with flavor. You can easily customize the dish to your liking. Add in extra vegetables, switch up the seasonings, or use different types of rice. This dish is also budget-friendly and a great way to use up leftover chicken.
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups uncooked white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 large onion, diced
- 1 large bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of the slow cooker. Top with the rice, chicken broth, onion, bell pepper, corn, garlic, oregano, thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper.
2. Stir everything together and cover the slow cooker. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
3. When finished, the chicken should be cooked through and the rice should be cooked and fluffy. Stir everything together and adjust the seasonings as needed.
4. Serve the chicken and rice with your favorite toppings and sides.
Equipment
- Slow cooker
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Spatula or spoon
- Cutting board
- Knife
Notes
- You can also use cooked chicken for this recipe. Use 2-3 cups of cooked, shredded or cubed chicken.
- For a spicier version, add a jalapeno or some chili powder.
- For a creamier version, add a can of cream of chicken soup or cream of mushroom soup.
- You can use any type of rice you like. Long grain rice, short grain rice, basmati rice, etc.
Nutrition
Nutritional information is an estimate and will vary depending on the ingredients used.
Serving size: about 1 cup
Calories: 350 kcal
Carbs: 46g
Protein: 25g
Fat: 5g
Saturated fat: 1g
Cholesterol: 45mg
Sodium: 510mg
Fiber: 2g
Sugar: 2g
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