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Crockpot Chicken and Rice
This Crockpot Chicken and Rice is easy, cheesy and a family favorite! It's full of flavor and so quick to prepare, making it the perfect recipe for busy weeknights.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
2 hrs 15 mins
Total Time
2 hrs 45 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 307 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups reduced sodium chicken broth
- 2 large carrots peeled and finely diced
- ½ onion finely diced
- ½ cup chopped roasted red peppers
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 2 cups instant brown rice
- ⅓ cup milk
- 2 cups shredded Mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- In a 4-quart crockpot, stir together the broth, carrots, onion, red peppers, Italian seasoning, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Add chicken breasts, cover, and cook on high for 2 hours or low for 4 hours.
- When chicken is cooked, remove and place on a cutting board.
- Stir in the peas and rice, cover, and cook on high for 15 minutes.
- When chicken is cool enough to handle, slice thinly.
- After 15 minutes, stir the chicken, milk, and cheese into the crockpot. Cover and cook on high for 15 more minutes, until cheese is melted and rice is tender.
- Serve immediately.
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Notes
- Store leftovers in a covered container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days.
Nutrition Information
Calories
307
(15%)
Carbohydrates
32g
(11%)
Protein
20g
(40%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
54mg
(18%)
Sodium
870mg
(36%)
Potassium
396mg
(11%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
3930IU
(79%)
Vitamin C
21.7mg
(24%)
Calcium
242mg
(24%)
Iron
2.9mg
(16%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 307
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 307 | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 32g | 11% |
| Protein | 20g | 40% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 54mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 870mg | 36% |
| Potassium | 396mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 3930IU | 79% |
| Vitamin C | 21.7mg | 24% |
| Calcium | 242mg | 24% |
| Iron | 2.9mg | 16% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.