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Slow Cooker Chicken and Rice


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  • Total Time: 370 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Description

A comforting and easy dish featuring tender chicken, fluffy rice, and a medley of vegetables, all cooked together in a savory broth.


Ingredients

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  • 2 cups of chicken breasts
  • 1 cup of rice
  • 2 cups of chicken broth
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 1 cup of mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, corn)
  • 1 teaspoon of salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon of dried thyme

Instructions

  1. Place the chicken breasts at the bottom of the slow cooker.
  2. Add the rice, onion, garlic, mixed vegetables, salt, pepper, and thyme over the chicken.
  3. Pour the chicken broth over the ingredients, ensuring everything is submerged.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until the chicken is cooked through and rice is tender.
  5. Shred the chicken with two forks and mix everything before serving.

Notes

Use bone-in chicken for added flavor, don’t skip the garlic and onions, and adjust seasonings to taste.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 360 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg