Crockpot Chicken and Rice

Crockpot Chicken and Rice

This comforting dish combines tender chicken with flavorful rice, all cooked together in a slow cooker for easy preparation and cleanup.

Servings: 4 | Cook Time: 240 minutes

Prep Time: 10 minutes | Total Time: 250 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 cup long-grain white rice
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
• 1 small onion, diced
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

1. Prepare Ingredients: Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
2. Layer Ingredients: Place chicken breasts at the bottom of the slow cooker and sprinkle with garlic powder, salt, pepper, and paprika.
3. Add Vegetables and Rice: Add the diced onion, frozen peas and carrots, and rinsed rice on top of the chicken.
4. Add Liquid: Pour the chicken broth over the ingredients, ensuring the rice is submerged.
5. Cook: Set the slow cooker to low and cook for 4 hours or until the chicken is cooked through and the rice is tender.
6. Serve: Fluff the rice with a fork, shred the chicken, and stir to combine before serving.

Tips

• Rinsing rice removes excess starch, preventing it from becoming sticky.
• For added flavor, use chicken thighs instead of breasts.
• Stir halfway through cooking to ensure even distribution of ingredients.

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