Creamy Crock Pot Chicken and Rice Recipe
This Crock Pot Chicken and Rice recipe is a comforting and easy-to-make meal featuring tender chicken breasts cooked slowly with brown rice, garlic, onion, and a creamy mixture of chicken broth and cream of chicken soup. Topped with melted cheddar cheese, it creates a savory and hearty dish perfect for busy days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 to 8 hours (low) or 3 to 4 hours (high)
- Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes to 8 hours 10 minutes (low) or 3 hours 10 minutes to 4 hours 10 minutes (high)
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Chicken and Seasoning
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 onion, chopped
Base and Rice
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 can cream of chicken soup (10.5 oz can)
- 1 1/2 cup uncooked brown rice
Topping
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Start by cutting the chicken breasts into 1-inch pieces for even cooking and chop the onion finely. Mince the garlic if not already minced.
- Combine Ingredients in Crock Pot: Add the chicken pieces, minced garlic, chopped onion, salt, and black pepper into the crock pot. Stir in the uncooked brown rice, then pour in the chicken broth and cream of chicken soup. Mix everything gently to combine.
- Cook: Cover the crock pot with its lid and cook on low heat for 6 to 8 hours or on high heat for about 3 to 4 hours, until the chicken is tender and the rice is fully cooked.
- Add Cheese: About 10 minutes before serving, sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top. Cover again to allow the cheese to melt completely into the hot mixture.
- Serve: Once the cheese has melted, give the mixture a gentle stir if desired and serve warm. Enjoy the creamy, cheesy chicken and rice as a satisfying meal.
Notes
- Brown rice requires a longer cooking time than white rice, so do not substitute without adjusting the cooking time accordingly.
- For a lower sodium option, use low-sodium chicken broth and reduced-sodium cream of chicken soup.
- You can add vegetables like peas or carrots in the last hour of cooking for added nutrition.
- Make sure not to lift the crock pot lid too often during cooking as it can extend the cooking time.
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