Description
This Crock Pot Chicken and Rice recipe is a comforting and easy one-pot meal perfect for busy days. Tender chunks of chicken combine with hearty brown rice, savory cream of chicken soup, and cheddar cheese to create a creamy, flavorful dish that cooks effortlessly in your slow cooker.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Rice Mixture
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 inch pieces
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ onion, chopped
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 (10.5 oz) can cream of chicken soup
- 1½ cup uncooked brown rice
Topping
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Begin by cutting the chicken breasts into 1 inch pieces. Chop the onion and measure out all other ingredients to have them ready for the crock pot.
- Combine in Crock Pot: Place the chicken pieces, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, chopped onion, chicken broth, cream of chicken soup, and uncooked brown rice into the crock pot. Stir thoroughly to combine everything evenly.
- Cook: Cover the crock pot and cook on high for 3½ to 4 hours. The cooking time allows the rice to absorb the chicken broth fully and the chicken to become tender.
- Add Cheese: After cooking, stir in the shredded cheddar cheese. Cover again and let the cheese melt from the residual heat for about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Serve: Once the cheese is melted and incorporated, serve the dish warm. Enjoy the creamy, hearty meal!
Notes
- Use brown rice uncooked; do not pre-cook it as it will cook fully in the crock pot.
- You can substitute cream of chicken soup with cream of mushroom or cream of celery for a different flavor profile.
- Adjust seasoning to taste before cooking; additional salt or pepper can be added if desired.
- For a lower-fat version, use reduced-fat cheddar cheese or reduce the amount of cheese.
- Ensure your crock pot is large enough to accommodate all ingredients without spilling.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: crock pot chicken, chicken and rice, slow cooker recipe, easy dinner, comfort food, cheesy chicken rice
