Slow Cooker Chicken and Rice
A simple and flavorful slow cooker recipe for tender chicken and perfectly cooked rice.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Total Time: 4 hours 15 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup uncooked white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup water
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Add chicken thighs to the slow cooker.
- In a bowl, combine rice, chicken broth, water, chopped onion, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the rice mixture over the chicken.
- Drizzle olive oil over the top.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
- Shred chicken and stir into the rice before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute chicken breasts for thighs, but adjust cooking time as needed.
- Add your favorite vegetables like carrots or peas for extra flavor and nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: slow cooker, chicken, rice, easy dinner, comfort food
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