Description
Crock Pot Chicken Rice is a warm, hearty, and easy meal made with tender chicken, fluffy rice, and colorful vegetables. Perfect for family dinners or busy weeknights, this dish requires minimal prep and delivers maximum comfort with every bite.
Ingredients
2 cups chicken breasts
1 cup rice
4 cups chicken broth
1 cup mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, corn)
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
Salt and pepper to taste
1 teaspoon dried thyme
Instructions
1. Place chicken breasts in the bottom of the crock pot.
2. Add onion, garlic, rice, and mixed vegetables on top.
3. Pour chicken broth over ingredients and season with salt, pepper, and thyme.
4. Stir gently to combine.
5. Cover and cook on low 6-8 hours or high 3-4 hours until chicken is fully cooked and rice is tender.
6. Shred chicken in the pot and mix well before serving.
Notes
Serve hot with fresh herbs or cheese garnish.
Pair with salad or crusty bread.
Store leftovers in fridge 3-4 days or freeze up to 2 months.
Marinate chicken beforehand for extra flavor.
Swap veggies with broccoli, bell peppers, or your favorites.
Add extra broth if you like it soupier.
Use rotisserie chicken for a quicker version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours (low) or 3-4 hours (high)
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Crockpot / Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: crockpot chicken rice, slow cooker chicken rice, easy chicken and rice, family dinner