Crockpot chicken and rice is a comforting one-pot meal that cooks slowly in a Slow cooker (often called a black crock pot). It turns out creamy, tender, and full of flavor. 🍗🍚
Ingredients (Serves 4–6)
- 1½ lbs Chicken breast or thighs
- 1 cup Long‑grain white rice
- 2 cups Chicken broth
- 1 can Cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup Carrots (optional)
- ½ cup **Onion>
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- ½ tsp Black pepper
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 cup Cheddar cheese (optional)
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crockpot
Lightly grease the slow cooker to prevent sticking.
2. Add Ingredients
Place chicken in the bottom of the crockpot.
Add rice, carrots, onion, and seasonings.
3. Pour the Sauce
Mix chicken broth with cream of chicken soup and pour over everything.
4. Cook
- Low: 6–7 hours
- High: 3–4 hours
The chicken should be tender and the rice fully cooked.
5. Finish
Shred the chicken slightly with a fork and stir everything together.
Sprinkle cheddar cheese on top and let it melt before serving.
Tips
- For extra flavor, add mushrooms or peas during the last 30 minutes.
- Use brown rice if preferred, but it may need more liquid and cooking time.
- Stir once halfway through if possible to keep the rice from sticking.
✅ Result: A creamy, hearty dinner with minimal effort—perfect for busy days.
If you want, I can also share a famous 4-ingredient crockpot chicken and rice recipe that’s even easier and very popular online. 🍗🍚
