Description
Creamy crock pot chicken and rice brings comforting southern hospitality to your dinner table. Hearty ingredients blend seamlessly, creating a soul-warming meal that welcomes family around the table with simple, delicious charm.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into 1-inch pieces)
- 2 cups cheddar cheese (shredded)
Seasonings and Aromatics:
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 onion (chopped)
Liquid and Grains:
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 can (10.5 ounces) cream of chicken soup
- 1 1/2 cups brown rice (uncooked)
Instructions
- Combine all core ingredients in the crock pot, ensuring chicken, garlic, onion, salt, pepper, chicken broth, cream of chicken soup, and brown rice are thoroughly mixed to prevent uneven rice distribution.
- Secure the lid and set the crock pot to high temperature, cooking for 3.5-4 hours without frequent lid lifting to maintain consistent heat and cooking efficiency.
- Verify chicken is fully cooked and rice has completely absorbed the liquid, then generously sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese across the surface.
- Allow cheese to melt for 5-7 minutes with the lid closed, creating a creamy, uniform texture throughout the dish.
- Gently stir the melted cheese into the rice and chicken mixture, ensuring even coating and maximum flavor integration.
- Serve immediately while hot, enjoying the rich, comforting blend of tender chicken, perfectly cooked rice, and melted cheese.
Notes
- Swap out brown rice for quinoa or cauliflower rice to create a lower-carb, gluten-free alternative that still delivers amazing flavor and texture.
- Enhance protein content by adding diced ham, cooked bacon bits, or plant-based protein like crumbled tofu for vegetarian options.
- Prevent chicken from drying out by using bone-in chicken thighs or mixing chicken breasts and thighs, which helps maintain moisture and richness throughout the dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 920 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg