Description
Hearty crock pot chicken and rice promises comfort in every spoonful. Home kitchens will love this simple, nourishing one-pot meal that brings families together with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or 4 small)
- 1 cup long-grain white rice (uncooked)
- 2.5 cups (600 mL) chicken broth
- 1 (10.5 oz / 298 g) can cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup frozen peas or mixed vegetables (optional)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 0.5 tsp paprika
- 0.5 cup (120 mL) sour cream (optional, for extra creaminess)
- 2 tbsps fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preparation: Coat slow cooker interior with nonstick spray to prevent adherence and simplify post-cooking cleanup.
- Foundation Building: Combine uncooked rice, chicken broth, condensed soup, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and paprika in smooth, even mixture, ensuring thorough ingredient integration.
- Protein Placement: Position whole chicken breasts strategically across rice foundation, distributing evenly for uniform heat penetration and consistent cooking.
- Slow Transformation: Cover and cook on low setting for 5-6 hours or high setting for 3-4 hours, allowing flavors to meld and chicken to reach safe 165F internal temperature.
- Meat Refinement: Remove chicken, meticulously shred using two forks, then reincorporate into rice mixture, creating a harmonious texture and flavor profile.
- Enrichment Phase: Fold in sharp cheddar cheese and sour cream for luxurious creaminess, optionally introducing frozen peas or mixed vegetables to enhance nutritional value and visual appeal, warming for additional 10 minutes.
- Presentation: Garnish with freshly chopped parsley, serve hot, creating a comforting and inviting meal that promises satisfying culinary experience.
Notes
- Prevent Rice Sticking: Spray crockpot generously with nonstick spray and consider stirring rice mixture halfway through cooking to ensure even moisture distribution.
- Monitor Chicken Moisture: Check chicken breasts at minimum cooking time to avoid overcooking, which can result in dry, tough meat – slightly undercooked is safer than overdone.
- Customize Protein Options: Substitute chicken breasts with boneless thighs for richer flavor, or use rotisserie chicken for quicker preparation, adjusting liquid quantities accordingly.
- Enhance Dietary Adaptability: Replace condensed soup with homemade cream sauce for lower sodium version, use cauliflower rice for low-carb alternative, or select gluten-free broth for sensitive diets.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5-6 hours (low) or 3-4 hours (high)
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg