Slow Cooker Chicken and Rice
A comforting and easy-to-prepare slow cooker meal featuring tender chicken, fluffy rice, and melted cheese, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Total Time: 250 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts at the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Add the rice, chicken broth, chopped onion, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Stir the mixture to combine, then add the frozen mixed vegetables on top.
- Cover the slow cooker and set it to cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and the rice is tender.
- About 15 minutes before serving, sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese on top, cover, and allow it to melt.
- Serve warm and enjoy your delightful comfort food!
Notes
For a creamier texture, consider adding cream of chicken soup. This recipe is versatile; try brown rice or substitute chickpeas for a vegan option.
Find it online: https://www.mubrecipes.com/slow-cooker-chicken-and-rice/