Description
A simple and delicious crockpot meal combining tender chicken, tasty vegetables, and fluffy rice, perfect for busy days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups long-grain white rice, rinsed
- 1 ½ lbs chicken breast, cut into bite-size pieces
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
- ½ cup diced onion
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 2 large eggs, scrambled (optional)
- Green onions, sliced (for garnish)
Instructions
- Lightly grease the crockpot insert.
- Add the rice, chicken, broth, onion, garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil, and ginger. Stir to combine.
- Cook on high for 150 – 180 minutes or low for 240 – 300 minutes, until the rice is tender and the chicken is fully cooked.
- Stir in the peas and carrots during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
- Fold in scrambled eggs if using.
- Fluff the rice with a fork, garnish with green onions, and serve.
Notes
For added flavor, consider including different vegetables like bell peppers or broccoli. Rinse the rice before cooking to remove excess starch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 180 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Crockpot, Chicken, Fried Rice, Easy Recipes, Family Dinner