Crock Pot Cheesy Broccoli Chicken and Rice
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4.5
459 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
2 hrs 15 mins
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Total Time
2 hrs 45 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
229 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Crock Pot Cheesy Broccoli Chicken and Rice
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Crock Pot Cheesy Broccoli Chicken and Rice is the definition of home-cooked comfort food. Your family will be licking their plates clean!
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Ingredients
- 1 cup brown rice uncooked
- 1 small yellow onion peeled and chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 ½ cups low-sodium chicken broth (plus up to 1 cup extra)
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 cups broccoli florets cut into smaller pieces as needed
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
- fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
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Instructions
- To a slow cooker, add rice, onion, garlic, and dried thyme. Pour chicken broth over rice.
- Season chicken all over with onion powder and salt. Then rub both sides with Dijon mustard. Place in the slow cooker on top of rice.
- Cover and cook on HIGH for 2 hours or on LOW for 5-6 hours.
- Uncover the slow cooker and transfer chicken to a cutting board. Once cool enough to handle, chop chicken into small pieces.
- Steam broccoli in the microwave and then drain. Add steamed broccoli to the slow cooker and stir to combine. (see notes)
- Add sour cream and chopped chicken to the slow cooker and stir to combine. Test rice for doneness - add up to 1 cup more of broth as needed if rice is now fully cooked yet.
- Sprinkle cheddar cheese all over the top of the chicken and rice mixture.
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on HIGH for another 30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the rice is soft. Serve warm with chopped parsley on top for garnish, if desired.
Notes
- I like to buy frozen broccoli florets that can be steamed right in the bag. You only need about 6.5 ounces, so a 10-ounce package will be fine. You can use the entire bag for some extra veggies in your dinner or stick with the 2/3 bag this recipe calls for.
- If you are steaming fresh broccoli florets in the microwave, place florets in a microwave-safe bowl. Pour in 1 1/2 tablespoons of water and top the bowl with an upsidedown plate. (This will keep the steam in.) Heat for 2 1/2 to 4 minutes until the broccoli is tender.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
229kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
23g
(8%)
Protein
14g
(28%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
40mg
(13%)
Sodium
475mg
(20%)
Potassium
360mg
(10%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
388IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
22mg
(24%)
Calcium
149mg
(15%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 229 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 229kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 40mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 475mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 360mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 388IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 22mg | 24% |
| Calcium | 149mg | 15% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.5
459 reviews
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