Description
This creamy slow cooker chicken and rice dish is perfect for a comforting dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 8 oz cream cheese (cubed)
- 1 cup chopped carrots
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts in a slow cooker or large pot. Season generously with salt and pepper.
- Add chopped carrots, celery, and enough chicken broth to cover the ingredients.
- Top with cubed cream cheese; allow it to melt into the mixture.
- Sprinkle garlic powder and onion powder over the top; stir gently to combine.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for about 4 hours until chicken shreds easily with two forks.
- About 30 minutes before serving, stir in the long-grain rice. Cook until tender but slightly chewy.
Notes
- This recipe can be adjusted by adding your favorite vegetables.
- Experiment with different seasonings for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg