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Crockpot Chicken and Rice
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The BEST Crockpot Chicken and Rice recipe that’s perfect for dinner tonight! Lightened up, comforting, cheesy, and delicious. Not to mention incredibly easy to make! This is the ultimate set-it-and-forget-it weeknight dinner recipe!
It’s hard to beat a good crockpot recipe! There’s nothing like being able to throw a bunch of ingredients into a slow cooker and have dinner completely ready to go just a couple of hours later! Especially when it’s as delicious as this Crockpot Chicken and Rice recipe.
Think cheesy rice using Jasmine Rice with Red & Wild Rice from Mahatma® Rice (the best!), savory chicken, and wholesome broccoli all in a comforting creamy sauce and packed into a cozy bowl. This lightened-up recipe is one that the entire family will love!
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Crockpot Chicken and Rice VIDEO
What you need for Crockpot Chicken and Rice
This recipe uses simple, easy-to-find ingredients! Here’s what you’ll need:
Jasmine Rice with Red & Wild Rice – This Jasmine Rice with Red & Wild Rice blend from Mahatma® Rice has the perfect texture and flavor for crockpot recipes like this one! It’s hearty, chewy, lightly crunchy, and delicious. We’re also loving that this Mahatma® Rice is free of MSG and added preservatives!
Seasoning – Garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, dried parsley, salt, and pepper. Feel free to sub any of these ingredients with fresh!
Chicken breasts – Or thighs, or drumsticks. Any type of chicken will work in this recipe!
Chicken broth – Another option would be to use vegetable broth.
Broccoli florets – Fresh or frozen. Either option works great!
Greek yogurt – Plain greek or whole milk yogurt add a creamy, delicious texture and flavor to this Crockpot Chicken and Rice recipe. So yummy!
Shredded cheese – Feel free to add more (or less) cheese to taste!
How to make the BEST Crockpot Chicken and Rice
This recipe takes about 2 1/2 hours to make in the slow cooker on high. Here’s how to make the BEST healthy Crockpot Chicken and Rice in 4 easy steps:
1. Cook the chicken and seasoning on high for about 1 hour.
2. Add in the rice and broth, then cook for another 30 minutes.
3. Cut the chicken into cubes and add in the broccoli, yogurt, and 1/2 of the cheese. Cook for another 45 minutes.
4. Add in the remaining cheese and cook for another 15 minutes!
Freezing/storing Crockpot Chicken and Rice
This recipe can last for about a week in the refrigerator. Be sure to store it in an airtight container after it has cooled a bit!
Want to freeze this recipe? Simply let it sit in the refrigerator in an airtight container without the lid until it is completely cool (about an hour). Next, add the airtight lid and store in the freezer for up to 3 months!
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Crockpot Chicken and Rice
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breasts (about 2-3)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground pepper
- 1 cup Jasmine Rice with Red & Wild Rice from Mahatma® Rice
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 3 cups frozen broccoli florets
- 3/4 cup plain greek yogurt
- 3/4 cup shredded cheese
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts in the crockpot and season with garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Set the crockpot on high for 1 hour.
- Add in the rice and broth.
- Cook on high for another 30 minutes.
- Remove the chicken and cut into small cubes.
- Place the chicken back into the slow cooker and add in the broccoli, yogurt, and 1/2 of the cheese.
- Mix everything together and cook on high for another 45 minutes.
- Add in the remaining cheese, stir, and cook on high for another 15 minutes.
- Serve and enjoy!
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Notes
- Feel free to use fresh herbs instead!
- Both frozen and fresh broccoli florets work great in this recipe.
- To store: This recipe can last for about a week in the refrigerator. Be sure to store it in an airtight container after it has cooled a bit.
- To freeze: Let it sit in the refrigerator in an airtight container without the lid until it is completely cool (about an hour). Next, add the airtight lid and store in the freezer for up to 3 months!
Jacqueline Debono says:
This looks like a perfect weeknight meal. I love that you use wild rice and yogurt to make it creamy!
Alexis says:
I was in a hurry last night to get dinner on the table, this dish was perfect. It was easy and quick as well as delicious
Heidy says:
This Crockpot Chicken and Rice turned out perfect. I had zero complaints at the dinner table, which was unusual in itself with my picky children. I will be saving your recipe for Crockpot Chicken and Rice to make again soon.
Chef Dennis says:
My family loved this chicken and rice dish! And Mahatma is the only rice I buy, I used organic brown rice to make your recipe.
Maria says:
My family loves chicken and rice, but I’ve never made it in a crockpot. Can’t wait to try this recipe (plus I love the addition of the broccoli).
Amy Liu Dong says:
Oh my goodness, this look so good and tasty. I will definitely add this of my recipe book. Thank you!
Marta says:
Crockpot meals are so helpful, especially now that the hubby is back in the office. He even took some leftovers for lunch. Thanks!
Kathryn Donangelo says:
This crockpot meal was so easy and delicious! I love the rice in this and the creaminess from the greek yogurt and cheese. I will be making this again soon!
Beth says:
Mmmm, this looks like a great combo of creamy chicken with broccoli cheese soup, some of my favorite flavors. And that I could set and forget it? Even better.
Veronika Sykorova says:
I recently got a crockpot and don’t have many recipes to make in it yet! Adding this one to the list. Can’t wait!
Lesli Schwartz says:
You are so right! Using the slow cooker is like having a private chef in your kitchen! It’s just so easy. Love this chicken and rice recipe. Looks so cozy for fall!
Stine Mari says:
This crockpot chicken and rice dish is fantastic! I love how simple it is to make and yet how flavorful it is! And your photos are gorgeous, looks absolutely scrumptious.
Julie @ Running in a Skirt says:
This is such a great recipe for chicken in the crock pot! I love that you used rice in it too… really makes it a whole well rounded meal.
Shelley says:
I totally agree – it really is hard to beat a good crock-pot recipe! And chicken and rice is such classic comfort food. But, I always feel like it’s gonna be full of empty carbs and loads of fat – not really something I’ll feel great serving my family. I love that you’ve lightened it up. Easy, healthy, delicious – just how I like it! Thanks!
Deborah Brooks says:
This is super simple for a weeknight meal. I will try it out for my husband this week