Description
Crockpot Chicken and Rice is a warm, comforting dish perfect for chilly evenings. With tender chicken and fluffy rice slow-cooked to perfection, this recipe requires minimal effort while delivering maximum flavor. Just toss your ingredients into the crockpot and enjoy the delightful aroma that fills your kitchen as it cooks. This gluten-free meal is versatile enough to customize with your favorite vegetables or spices, making it a family favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup chopped fresh carrots
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tsp dried thyme or oregano
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and chop any desired vegetables.
- Place the boneless chicken breasts at the bottom of the crockpot.
- Pour uncooked long-grain rice over the chicken.
- Sprinkle garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, pepper, and dried herbs on top.
- Add the low-sodium chicken broth, ensuring all rice is submerged.
- Top with chopped carrots and frozen peas.
- Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Stir gently before serving; the chicken should be fork-tender.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg