Slow Cooker Cheesy Chicken and Rice
A delicious and comforting dish that combines tender chicken breast, fluffy rice, and creamy cheddar cheese, perfect for busy families.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Total Time: 375 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup frozen peas or broccoli (optional)
Instructions
- Grease the slow cooker with a non-stick spray.
- Place the chicken breasts at the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Pour the uncooked rice over the chicken, then pour in the chicken broth.
- Sprinkle garlic powder and add salt and pepper, stirring slightly.
- Add chunks of cream cheese on top of the mixture.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Shred the chicken in the pot and stir everything together until well combined.
- Serve hot, garnished with herbs or extra cheese if desired.
Notes
For added creaminess, add milk or extra cream cheese. You can also experiment with herbs for more flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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