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Slow Cooker Chicken and Rice

Slow Cooker Chicken and Rice

A cozy, one-pot slow cooker chicken and rice recipe with tender chicken, fluffy rice, and veggies.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Total Time 5 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American Comfort Food
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb boneless chicken breast or thighs
  • 1 ½ cups long-grain rice
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 cup carrots diced
  • 1 cup peas
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp thyme
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley optional, for garnish

Method
 

  1. Cut chicken into chunks, season lightly.
    Raw chicken chunks seasoned with paprika for slow cooker chicken and rice
  2. Place rice, onion, garlic, carrots, peas, and tomatoes in the slow cooker.
    Vegetables and rice layered in slow cooker for chicken and rice recipe
  3. Add chicken pieces on top.
  4. Pour in chicken broth and seasonings.
    Chicken broth poured over rice, chicken, and vegetables in slow cooker
  5. Cover and cook on LOW for 5–6 hrs or HIGH for 2½–3 hrs.
  6. Fluff rice, garnish with parsley, and serve warm.
    Fluffed slow cooker chicken and rice with peas and tender chicken

Notes

Use chicken thighs for juicier results. Add extra broth if rice seems dry.