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Easy Crock Pot Chicken and Rice Casserole

A fork lifting a bite of creamy crock pot chicken and rice topped with melted cheddar cheese.
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Make this simple, comforting crock pot chicken and rice for a hearty, set-it-and-forget-it dinner. This recipe keeps the chicken tender and the rice creamy, perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
  • 1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional, for topping)
  • 1 cup frozen broccoli florets (optional addition)

Instructions

  1. Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of a 6-quart slow cooker.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, and chicken broth until smooth.
  3. Pour the soup mixture evenly over the chicken.
  4. Stir in the onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. If using broccoli, add it now.
  5. Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 4 to 5 hours. Do not lift the lid during this time.
  6. After 4 to 5 hours, remove the chicken breasts and shred them using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker.
  7. Stir the shredded chicken back into the soup mixture.
  8. Add the uncooked rice directly into the mixture and stir well to combine everything.
  9. Cover and cook on LOW for an additional 1 to 1.5 hours, or until the rice is tender and has absorbed most of the liquid. Stir halfway through the rice cooking time.
  10. If using cheese, sprinkle the cheddar cheese over the top during the last 10 minutes of cooking, or until melted.
  11. Serve this hearty slow cooker chicken and rice immediately.

Notes

  • To prevent mushy rice, use long-grain white rice and avoid lifting the lid while the chicken cooks. Add the rice only after the chicken is fully cooked and shredded.
  • For a richer flavor, substitute half of the chicken broth with milk or half-and-half during the last hour of cooking.
  • This recipe works well as a one pot chicken and rice meal, minimizing cleanup.

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