Crock Pot Chicken and Rice
User Reviews
4.4
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
5 hrs
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Total Time
5 hrs 10 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
583 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Crock Pot Chicken and Rice
Description
In this slow cooker recipe, condensed cream of chicken and cheddar soups create a creamy base combined with chicken broth and instant rice. A whole chicken seasoned with oregano, garlic powder, cayenne, salt, and pepper cooks atop the rice mixture for several hours, allowing flavors to meld while the rice absorbs the liquid and the chicken becomes tender. The slow cook method yields moist meat, but the skin remains soft unless broiled afterward to crisp it. The rice and sauce soak up the aromatic spices and soup flavors for a mild, comforting taste. Additional vegetables such as carrots, peas, or celery can be added to increase nutrition and texture variety.
Ingredients
- 1 whole chicken any inside parts removed
- 1/2 tsp oregano dried
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper powder
- salt
- black pepper
Sauce and Rice:
- 2 (10 oz each) can cream of chicken soup condensed
- 1 (10 oz) can condensed cream of cheddar soup or another can of cream of chicken soup
- 2 c. instant rice
- 1 c. chicken broth
- 1 tsp oregano dried
- 1 onion medium sized, diced
Instructions
- Combine all the sauce and rice ingredients into a 6-quart slow cooker. Mix until combined. Place whole chicken on top and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, cayenne, and oregano.
- Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours, or until chicken reaches 160F.
- If desired, move chicken to an over safe pan and broil chicken until skin is nice and crispy.
Notes
- Instant rice is required for correct cooking time; instant brown rice can be substituted but may affect texture.
- To crisp the chicken skin, remove it from the crock pot once cooked and broil briefly.
- Add extra vegetables like carrots, peas, or celery with the rice mixture for more color and nutrition.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 583 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 583kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 67g | 22% |
| Protein | 30g | 60% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 95mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 241mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 319mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 210IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 6.2mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 41mg | 4% |
| Iron | 6.3mg | 35% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.4
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