Description
A hearty and comforting dish combining tender chicken, creamy cheese, and fluffy rice, perfect for busy families.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon paprika (optional)
- 1 cup frozen peas (optional)
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts at the bottom of the crock pot.
- Add chopped onion, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and paprika over the chicken.
- Rinse the rice and add it over the chicken.
- Pour in the chicken broth.
- Cover and cook on low for 240-360 minutes or high for 120-180 minutes.
- About 30 minutes before serving, add the shredded cheese and peas if using.
- Stir everything together before serving.
Notes
For a lighter dish, cheese can be omitted or replaced with a dairy-free cheese alternative.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Crock Pot, Chicken, Rice, Slow Cooker, Comfort Food