Description
This Crockpot Cheesy Chicken and Rice is a creamy, comforting dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights. Just throw everything in the slow cooker and let it do the work!
Ingredients
2 cups uncooked rice
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup frozen peas and carrots
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. 1. Place the uncooked rice in the bottom of the slow cooker.
2. 2. Lay the chicken breasts on top of the rice.
3. 3. In a bowl, mix the cream of chicken soup, chicken broth, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
4. 4. Pour the mixture over the chicken and rice.
5. 5. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours.
6. 6. About 30 minutes before serving, stir in the frozen peas and carrots.
7. 7. Once cooked, shred the chicken and mix everything together.
8. 8. Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted and creamy.
9. 9. Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
For extra flavor, add some herbs like thyme or parsley. You can also substitute the chicken with turkey or add more vegetables as desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 180 minutes
- Category: Slow Cooker & Instant Pot
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg