Slow Cooker Chicken and Rice
This delicious slow cooked chicken and rice is a classic comfort meal that features tender chicken, a creamy sauce, and delicious cheesy flavor!
Servings 6 servings
Calories 524kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1½ pounds chicken breast boneless skinless cut into 1” pieces
- 1 cup yellow onion diced (about ½ medium sized onion)
- 3 cloves garlic chopped
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 (10.5 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
- 2 cups white rice cooked
- 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
Instructions
- Spray a 5.5 qt or larger slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray.
- Place the chicken, onion, garlic, salt, pepper, chicken stock and cream of chicken soup into the slow cooker. Stir everything well to combine.
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on high for about 2.5- 3 hours (or 4.5-5 hours on low) until the chicken is cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
- Reduce the temperature to low and stir in the cooked white rice. Cover and cook for 15 minutes. Top with the cheddar cheese and cover for about 5-10 minutes until the cheese is melted and serve. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley if desired.
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Notes
- The smaller the pieces of chicken cut, the quicker it will cook. If you cut small 2 bite sized pieces, check/temp the chicken around 2 hours of cooking, it might be done!
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 524kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 111mg | Sodium: 916mg | Potassium: 574mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 414IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 301mg | Iron: 1mg
