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A delicious crockpot creamy chicken and rice dish, slow-cooked to perfection.

Classic Crockpot Creamy Chicken and Rice

This creamy crockpot chicken and rice recipe is a comforting and easy meal for any weeknight. With tender chicken, fluffy rice, and a rich, savory sauce, it's a family-friendly dish that cooks itself.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings 6 people
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • Slow cooker
  • Medium bowl
  • Whisk
  • Two forks

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1.5 - 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 1 can cream of chicken soup (10.5 oz) (check for gluten-free if needed)
  • 1.5 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup milk (whole milk recommended)
  • 1 cup uncooked white rice (long-grain or Basmati)
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Optional Additions

  • 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
  • 0.5 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions
 

Cooking Steps

  • Place chicken in the slow cooker and season with salt, pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder.
  • Whisk together cream of chicken soup, chicken broth, and milk until smooth, then pour over the chicken.
  • Sprinkle uncooked rice evenly over the cream mixture; do not stir.
  • Cook on low for 4-5 hours or on high for 2.5-3 hours, until chicken is cooked and rice is tender.
  • If using, stir in peas, carrots, and cheese during the last 30 minutes, then re-cover to heat through.
  • Shred the cooked chicken, return to the slow cooker, and stir everything together until creamy before serving.

Notes

For an even richer flavor, consider using full-fat coconut milk instead of dairy milk. If your slow cooker tends to cook hot, check the rice and chicken at the lower end of the cooking time to prevent overcooking.