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4.5 from 12 votes

Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken and Rice

Saucy chicken, rice and veggies come together so easily right in the crockpot. Sure to be a weeknight staple!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
4 hrs 15 mins
Total Time
4 hrs 20 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 pounds ground chicken
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 1 green bell pepper diced
  • 1 onion diced
  • 1 8-ounce can diced water chestnuts, drained
  • 2 cups cooked rice
  • ¾ cup Teriyaki sauce homemade or store-bought
  • 2 heads butter lettuce
  • 2 green onions thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds

Instructions

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  1. Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium high heat. Add ground chicken and cook until browned, about 3-5 minutes, making sure to crumble the chicken as it cooks; drain excess fat.
  2. Place ground chicken, bell peppers, onion, water chestnuts and rice into a 6-qt slow cooker. Stir in teriyaki sauce.
  3. Cover and cook on low heat for 3-4 hours or high heat for 1-2 hours.
  4. To serve, spoon several tablespoons of the chicken mixture into the center of a lettuce leaf, taco-style, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds, if desired.