Crock Pot Chicken and Rice Recipe

Dinner is effortless with this Crock Pot Chicken and Rice, a creamy, cheesy meal that’s guaranteed to become a regular in your collection of family dinner recipes. Tender chicken and perfectly cooked rice come together in the slow cooker to create a comforting dish that’s both satisfying and incredibly easy to prepare.

Everything is added straight to the crock pot, allowing the slow cooker to do all the work while you go about your day. By dinnertime, you’re rewarded with a warm, hearty meal that’s rich, creamy, and packed with flavor.

The combination of melted cheese and fluffy rice is what makes this recipe such a favorite. The cheese blends into the rice as it cooks, creating a comforting texture and savory flavor that keeps everyone coming back for seconds. It’s the kind of meal that quickly earns a permanent spot in the weekly dinner rotation.

Beyond its delicious flavor, this recipe shines because of its simplicity. Finding a meal that the whole family genuinely enjoys can make busy evenings feel a little less hectic, and this cheesy chicken and rice delivers exactly that.

Yes, rice can absolutely be cooked alongside chicken in a slow cooker. Brown rice is often the best choice for this recipe because it holds its texture well and is less likely to become overcooked during the long cooking process.

Comforting, convenient, and packed with cheesy goodness, this Crock Pot Chicken and Rice proves that some of the best meals are also the easiest to make.

Crock Pot Chicken and Rice Recipe

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Dinner is effortless with this Crock Pot Chicken and Rice, a creamy, cheesy meal that's guaranteed to become a regular in your collection of family dinner recipes. Tender chicken and perfectly cooked rice come together in the slow cooker to create a comforting dish that's both satisfying and incredibly easy to prepare.

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 4 hours

Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into 1 inch pieces)
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ onion chopped
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 1 can cream of chicken soup (10.5 oz can)
• 1 ½ cup brown rice (uncooked)
• 2 cups cheddar cheese (shredded)

Instructions

1. Add the chicken pieces, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, chopped onion, chicken broth, cream of chicken soup, and uncooked brown rice to the crock pot.
2. Stir well to evenly combine all of the ingredients.
3. Cover and cook on HIGH for 3 1/2–4 hours, or until the rice is tender and has absorbed the broth.
4. Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese, then cover again and let the residual heat melt the cheese for 5–7 minutes.
5. Give everything a final stir, then serve warm and enjoy.

Notes

• Brown rice is highly recommended for this recipe because it holds up well during the longer cooking time in the crock pot. White rice is not ideal, as it tends to become overly soft and mushy.
• If the finished dish is thicker than you'd like, gradually stir in additional chicken broth at the end of the cooking time until you reach your preferred consistency. Add the broth about 1/4 cup at a time, stirring well after each addition.

Storage

• Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

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