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Comforting Crockpot Chicken and Rice Recipe for Family Dinners

Comforting Crockpot Chicken and Rice Recipe for Family Dinners

Crockpot Chicken and Rice is easy, cheesy, and delicious. Set it in the morning and enjoy a comforting dinner with almost zero work.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 768
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

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  • ▢ 1½-2 lbs. boneless, skinless chicken thighs chicken thighs or turkey breast also work
  • ▢ 1 tsp kosher salt divided, plus more to taste
  • ▢ 1 tsp ground black pepper divided, plus more to taste
  • ▢ 10.75 oz. condensed cream of chicken soup (1 can)
  • ▢ 10.75 oz. condensed cream of mushroom soup (1 can)
  • ▢ 1 cup low sodium chicken broth
  • ▢ 1 tsp onion powder
  • ▢ 1 tsp garlic powder
  • ▢ 1½ cups long-grain rice
  • ▢ 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese Parmesan also works

Method
 

  1. Place the chicken thighs in the crockpot insert. Season with half of the salt and pepper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk the soups, chicken broth, onion powder, garlic powder, remaining salt and pepper, and rice. Pour over the chicken.
  3. Cover the crockpot with the lid and cook on high for 3-4 hours.
  4. After cooking, turn off the crockpot. Remove the chicken, shred it, and add it back to the crockpot.
  5. Stir to combine and thin out with additional chicken broth, if needed.
  6. Taste and season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle the cheese on top, cover, and let it melt for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 768kcalCarbohydrates: 68gProtein: 62gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 2065mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1g

Notes

The key culinary technique here is shredding the chicken after cooking, which allows the meat to absorb the creamy sauce and blend beautifully with the rice. This not only enhances the dish's flavor but also creates a satisfying texture that ensures every spoonful is rich and comforting.

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