Crockpot Cheesy Chicken And Rice Recipe
This Crockpot Cheesy Chicken and Rice recipe is a creamy, flavorful, and easy-to-make meal that combines tender chicken thighs, savory jasmine rice, sharp cheddar cheese, and fresh broccoli. The slow cooker method ensures the chicken remains juicy while the rice absorbs all the delicious flavors. Perfect for a comforting family dinner!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-7 hours (low) or 3-4 hours (high)
- Total Time: 6-7 hours 10 minutes (low) or 3-4 hours 10 minutes (high)
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 small chicken thighs (skin and bones in)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1 tbsp parsley
- 1.5 cups chicken broth
- 1 can (10 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 cups uncooked jasmine rice
Instructions
- Season chicken thighs with salt, pepper, and parsley.
- In the crockpot, mix chicken broth, cream of chicken soup, and garlic powder.
- Add the seasoned chicken thighs, diced onion, and uncooked jasmine rice to the crockpot.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
- In the last hour of cooking, add the broccoli florets.
- Once cooked, stir in the sharp cheddar cheese until melted and creamy.
- Serve hot, garnished with extra parsley if desired.
Notes
- For a creamier texture, you can add more cheese or an extra can of cream of chicken soup.
- Substitute jasmine rice with brown rice for a healthier option, but adjust the cooking time accordingly.
- Add other vegetables like carrots or peas for more variety.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 105mg