Slow Cooker Chicken and Rice
Sometimes a classic one-pot meal is just what you need to round out your menu for the week. Slow Cooker Chicken and Rice is full of simple ingredients and not lacking a bit in flavor! Try this easy and filling home-cooked classic in your slow cooker for your next family meal.
Servings 4
Calories 427kcal
Equipment
- Skillet
- Slow Cooker
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 ½ pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
- ½ cup diced onion
- 1 tablespoon herb and garlic seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ cups chicken broth
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
- 1 cup quick cook 10 minute jasmine rice
Instructions
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium-high heat
- Dice chicken into large bite-sized pieces and season and salt and half of the seasoning blend (reserve the other half)
- Cook the chicken, turning occasionally, until lightly browned
- Add all ingredients to slow cooker and stir to combine
- Cook on high for 2 - 2 ½ hours or low for 4-5 hours
Notes
- The Instant Pot can be another great option! Just dice and brown the chicken in the instant pot on the sauté setting. Add the rest of the ingredients, seal the lid, and set to high pressure for 5 minutes.
- If you’d like to make this in the oven, dice and brown the chicken first in the skillet. Add all ingredients to a casserole dish, and bake at 350 for 25-30 minutes.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days and in the freezer for up to 3 months. Reheat in the microwave in short increments. Allow time to defrost from frozen before reheating.
Nutrition
Calories: 427kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 42g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 141mg | Sodium: 595mg | Potassium: 871mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 3832IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 102mg | Iron: 4mg