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Easy Crock Pot Chicken and Rice: Creamy, Cheesy Comfort

A spoonful of creamy crock pot chicken and rice mixed with broccoli and topped with melted cheddar cheese.
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Make this simple, set-it-and-forget-it crock pot chicken and rice for a hearty, comforting dinner. Tender chicken and creamy rice cook together with minimal prep.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 (10.5 oz) can cream of chicken soup
  • 1 (10.5 oz) can cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional, for topping)
  • 1 cup frozen broccoli florets (optional addition)

Instructions

  1. Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of your slow cooker.
  2. In a separate bowl, mix together the cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, and chicken broth until smooth.
  3. Pour the soup mixture evenly over the chicken.
  4. Sprinkle the onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper over the liquid.
  5. Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 4 to 5 hours.
  6. After 4 to 5 hours, remove the chicken breasts and shred them using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker.
  7. Stir in the uncooked rice and the optional broccoli florets. Stir well to combine everything.
  8. Cover and cook on LOW for an additional 1 to 1.5 hours, or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed. Check at 1 hour; if the rice is not done, continue cooking in 15-minute intervals.
  9. Stir the mixture gently. If using cheese, sprinkle the cheddar cheese over the top during the last 15 minutes of cooking, or just before serving.
  10. Serve warm. This is a simple dump and go meal for busy weeknights.

Notes

  • To prevent mushy rice, do not lift the lid during the initial 4-5 hours of cooking the chicken. Add the rice only for the final cooking stage.
  • For a thicker casserole texture, reduce the chicken broth by 1/4 cup.
  • This recipe works well for kid approved chicken dinners because the seasoning is mild.

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