Crock Pot Chicken and Rice
This Crock Pot Chicken and Rice is a comforting, flavorful one-pot meal perfect for busy days, combining tender chicken with perfectly cooked rice and savory seasonings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 hours
- Total Time: 5 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup long grain white rice
- 1 ½ cups chicken broth
- 1 cup diced carrots
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Lightly brown the chicken breasts in olive oil over medium heat; then transfer to the crock pot.
- Add the diced carrots, chopped onion, garlic, thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper to the crock pot.
- Pour in the chicken broth and stir gently to combine ingredients.
- Sprinkle the rice evenly over the mixture in the crock pot; do not stir.
- Cover and cook on low for 4 to 5 hours.
- About 30 minutes before serving, add the frozen peas on top; recover and continue cooking.
- Before serving, fluff the rice gently with a fork and ensure chicken is cooked through.
Notes
For extra flavor, garnish with fresh parsley and serve with a side of steamed vegetables or a green salad.
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