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Slow Cooker Chicken and Rice: The Ultimate Comfort Meal

This Slow Cooker Chicken and Rice is the ultimate one-pot comfort meal. Tender shredded chicken and fluffy rice in a rich, creamy sauce, all made with minimal effort in your crockpot. A perfect set-it-and-forget-it dinner!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 385
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts about 3 medium breasts
  • 1 can cream of chicken soup 10.5 ounces
  • 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 medium yellow onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/2 tsp salt or to taste
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1.5 cups long-grain white rice uncooked, do not use instant
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • 1 Slow Cooker (6-quart)
  • 1 Measuring Cups and Spoons

Method
 

  1. In a 6-quart slow cooker, whisk together the cream of chicken soup, chicken broth, chopped onion, minced garlic, dried thyme, salt, and pepper.
  2. Place the chicken breasts into the mixture and ensure they are fully submerged.
  3. Cover and cook on LOW for 4-5 hours or on HIGH for 2-3 hours, until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
  4. Carefully remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded chicken back into the slow cooker and stir.
  5. Stir the uncooked long-grain white rice into the slow cooker. Cover and cook on HIGH for an additional 30-45 minutes, until the rice is tender and has absorbed most of the liquid.
  6. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 385kcalProtein: 35gFat: 8gFiber: 2g

Notes

Do Not Use Instant Rice: For best results, use long-grain white rice. Instant or quick-cook rice will become mushy.
Check for Doneness: Rice is done when it's tender and the liquid is mostly absorbed. If it's still crunchy, add another splash of broth and cook for 10-15 more minutes.
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