Slow Cooker Chicken and Rice
Slow Cooker Chicken and Rice is the perfect one-pot meal that combines tender chicken and fluffy rice in a creamy, flavorful broth. This dish is bursting with savory spices and colorful vegetables, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or family gatherings. Its simplicity allows you to relax while it cooks, ensuring that you can enjoy a warm, hearty dinner with minimal effort. Plus, the leftovers are even more delicious the next day!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5–2 lbs)
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup diced carrots
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Spray the slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray.
- Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of the slow cooker. Season with garlic powder, paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Add the rice evenly over the chicken.
- Pour the chicken broth over all ingredients.
- Scatter the carrots and peas on top.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours until chicken is tender.
- Shred the chicken in the slow cooker using two forks and stir before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: For extra flavor depth, sear the chicken before adding it to the slow cooker. You can substitute brown rice; just increase cooking time by about 30 minutes to an hour and add more broth.