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Easy Crockpot Chicken and Rice: Best One-Pot Dinner

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This easy crockpot chicken and rice dinner is a creamy, comforting one-pot meal that comes together with simple ingredients and minimal prep. Perfect for busy weeknights, it delivers tender chicken and perfectly cooked rice every time.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 pounds (680 grams) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup (200 grams) long-grain white rice
  • 3 cups (710 ml) low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 can (10.5 ounces / 298 grams) condensed cream of chicken soup
  • 2 tablespoons (28 grams) unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup (150 grams) frozen peas and carrots
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)

Instructions

  1. Place chicken breasts in the bottom of a 6-quart or larger slow cooker in a single layer.
  2. In a small bowl, mix garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper. Sprinkle evenly over the chicken.
  3. Sprinkle uncooked rice evenly around and over the chicken. Pour chicken broth and cream of chicken soup over everything. Add butter on top, cut into pieces.
  4. Cover and cook on LOW for 3 to 4 hours. Do not open the lid during the first 3 hours.
  5. After 3 hours, check if chicken is cooked through and rice is tender. If not, cook for another 30 to 60 minutes.
  6. Shred the chicken in the slow cooker using two forks. Stir to combine with rice.
  7. Stir in frozen peas and carrots. Cover and let sit for 5 minutes to heat through.
  8. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Sprinkle with fresh parsley if desired. Serve hot.

Notes

Do not lift the lid during the first 3 hours of cooking. If your slow cooker runs hot, check the rice at the 2.5-hour mark. For brown rice, use 4 cups broth and cook on low for 4-5 hours. For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free cream of chicken soup and gluten-free broth. For dairy-free, swap butter for olive oil or plant-based butter.

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