Cheesy Crock Pot Chicken and Rice
User Reviews
4.4
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
7 hrs 20 mins
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Total Time
7 hrs 25 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
602 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Cheesy Crock Pot Chicken and Rice
Description
Cheesy Crock Pot Chicken and Rice brings together chicken breasts, aromatic seasonings, and a blend of creamy soups cooked slowly in a crock pot. The dish starts with seasoned, thinly sliced chicken breasts layered with onions, garlic, and a mixture of chicken stock and cream soups. After slow cooking, mushrooms are added for additional flavor and texture. Finally, cooked white rice and cheese cubes are folded in and allowed to melt, resulting in a creamy, hearty casserole with cheesy pockets.
The slow cooking melds the flavors and tenderizes the chicken, while the addition of cheese ensures a rich, gooey finish. The mushroom slices add an earthy note that complements the creamy base. The dish relies on convenience ingredients like cream soups but gains depth from the fresh onions, garlic, and seasonings.
This dish is best served warm as a comforting main course, particularly suitable when a hands-free, set-it-and-forget-it cooking approach is desirable. Garnishing with parsley adds a touch of color and brightness to the hearty casserole.
Ingredients
- 5 chicken breast thin sliced
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 1 onion chopped, medium
- 1 tablespoons garlic minced
- 2-1/2 cups white rice cooked
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 10.5 ounces cream of mushroom soup
- 10.5 ounces cream of chicken soup
- 8 ounce mushroom sliced, in container
- 2 cups cheese cut into 1-inch cubes (you can also use shredded cheese)
- parsley to garnish
Instructions
- Cook white rice and set aside.
- Spray a 6qt crock pot lightly with non stick cooking spray. Add chicken breast and season with garlic salt, pepper, onion powder, and paprika.
- Add diced onion and minced garlic on top of chicken and pour in chicken stock, cream of mushroom soup, and cream of chicken soup. Cover and cook on LOW 5-6 hours, or HIGH 3-4 hours.
- 30 minutes before done, add in sliced mushrooms and finish cooking. Once done add in cooked rice and cheese. Cover and let sit 5 minutes for cheese to melt, stir and garnish with parsley. Serve warm.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 602 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 602kcal | 30% |
| Carbohydrates | 38g | 13% |
| Protein | 58g | 116% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 168mg | 56% |
| Sodium | 1659mg | 69% |
| Potassium | 1086mg | 23% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 605IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 308mg | 31% |
| Iron | 2.5mg | 14% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.4
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