Description
Comforting slow cooker chicken and rice brings warm Mediterranean flavors to your dinner table. Tender chicken nestles with fragrant rice, creating a delightful one-pot meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2.5 cups (590 ml) chicken broth
- 1 cup cream of chicken soup
Vegetables:
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Arrange chicken breasts in a single layer at the base of the slow cooker, creating an even foundation for the dish.
- Whisk together chicken broth, cream of chicken soup, diced onion, minced garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl until fully incorporated and smooth.
- Gently pour the seasoned liquid mixture over the chicken, ensuring even coverage and distribution of flavors.
- Sprinkle uncooked rice across the top of the liquid, carefully stirring to allow rice to settle and absorb the surrounding moisture.
- Secure the slow cooker lid and set to LOW temperature, allowing the meal to simmer and develop rich flavors for 5-6 hours, or alternatively use HIGH setting for 2-3 hours.
- During the final 30 minutes of cooking, fold in frozen peas and carrots, which will gently warm and retain their vibrant color and nutritional value.
- Once cooking is complete, use two forks to shred the chicken or keep pieces whole, depending on personal preference. Fluff the rice with a fork to separate grains and create a light, airy texture.
- Transfer to serving dishes immediately, ensuring each portion receives an equal mix of tender chicken, fluffy rice, and colorful vegetables. Serve piping hot for maximum enjoyment.
Notes
- Opt for boneless, skinless chicken breasts to ensure even cooking and easy shredding in the slow cooker.
- Choose long-grain white rice for the best texture, as it holds up well during slow cooking without becoming mushy.
- Elevate flavor by using homemade chicken broth or low-sodium store-bought version to control salt content.
- For a gluten-free adaptation, replace cream of chicken soup with a homemade white sauce or gluten-free alternative.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours (on Low) or 3 hours (on High)
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 360 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg