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Easy Crock Pot Chicken and Rice: Set It and Forget It Comfort Food

A white bowl filled with creamy crock pot chicken and rice topped with melted shredded cheddar cheese.
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Make this simple, hearty crock pot chicken and rice for a comforting, hands-off dinner. This recipe delivers tender chicken and creamy rice without complicated steps, perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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

Instructions

  1. Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of your slow cooker.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, chicken broth, water, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  3. Pour the soup mixture evenly over the chicken in the slow cooker.
  4. Cover and cook on LOW for 6 to 7 hours or on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours, until the chicken is completely tender.
  5. Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker.
  6. Stir in the uncooked long-grain white rice. If you are adding broccoli, stir it in now.
  7. Cover and cook on LOW for an additional 30 to 45 minutes, or until the rice is tender and has absorbed most of the liquid. Do not lift the lid during this time to prevent steam loss.
  8. Stir everything together gently. If using cheese, sprinkle it over the top during the last 5 minutes of cooking, or stir it in just before serving for a creamier texture.
  9. Serve this easy crock pot dinner hot.

Notes

  • To prevent mushy rice, use long-grain white rice and do not stir it in until the chicken is fully cooked. Add the rice only for the final 30-45 minutes of cooking time on LOW.
  • For a richer flavor, substitute half of the water with dry white wine.
  • This recipe works well as a one pot chicken and rice meal, requiring minimal cleanup.

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