Creamy Crockpot Chicken and Rice Recipe
This creamy crockpot chicken and rice recipe is a comforting, one-pot meal perfect for busy days. Tender chicken, hearty brown rice, and sharp cheddar cheese come together in a rich blend of chicken broth and cream of chicken soup, slow-cooked to perfection for an easy, flavorful dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
- Total Time: 3 hours 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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Chicken and Rice Mixture
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- ½ onion, chopped
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 can cream of chicken soup (10.5 oz)
- 1½ cups brown rice, uncooked
Topping
- 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Add chicken pieces, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, chopped onion, chicken broth, cream of chicken soup, and uncooked brown rice to the crockpot. Stir thoroughly to evenly incorporate all ingredients.
- Cook: Cover the crockpot and set it to cook on high for 3.5 to 4 hours, until the brown rice is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.
- Add Cheese: Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese into the cooked mixture. Cover again and let the residual heat melt the cheese for 5 to 7 minutes.
- Serve: Gently stir the cheesy chicken and rice mixture, then serve warm and enjoy.
Notes
- Brown rice is preferred as it holds its texture better than white rice during slow cooking.
- Chicken thighs can be used instead of breasts for more juiciness.
- Sharp cheddar cheese provides more flavor, but mild cheddar works well too.
- Optional additions like frozen peas or broccoli can be stirred in during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
- Use low-sodium chicken broth to reduce salt content if desired.
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