Description
Slow Cooker Chicken and Rice is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family gatherings. With tender chicken, fluffy rice, and a medley of fresh vegetables simmered to perfection, this dish offers a delightful blend of flavors that will warm your heart. Just set it and forget it?your slow cooker will do all the heavy lifting while you enjoy time with loved ones or relax after a long day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup chopped carrots
- 1 cup chopped bell peppers
- 1/2 cup frozen peas
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts in the bottom of the slow cooker. Season generously with salt, pepper, thyme, and onion powder.
- Layer chopped carrots, bell peppers, and peas over the seasoned chicken.
- Spread rice evenly on top of the vegetables and chicken.
- Pour low-sodium chicken broth over all ingredients until covered.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours.
- Once finished, shred the chicken in the pot with two forks and stir everything together before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg