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Slow Cooker Chicken and Rice

This easy slow cooker chicken and rice dish comes together in minutes and the slow cooker does the rest. Make sure you use converted rice, otherwise it gets mushy and don't skip the Parmesan cheese.

Slow Cooker Chicken and Rice garnished with fresh herbs in brown bowls
Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
5 hrs
Total Time:
5 hrs 15 mins
Servings:
6
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 2 cups reduced sodium chicken broth

  • 1 cup converted rice

  • 1 onion, chopped

  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme

  • 1 1/2 pounds skinless boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces

  • 1 (10-ounce) package frozen peas and carrots

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley (optional)

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients. 

    Slow Cooker Chicken and Rice ingredients on a counter

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  2. In a 3 1/2- to 4-quarts slow cooker stir together broth, rice, onion, mustard and thyme. Add frozen peas and carrots. Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper. 

    Spoon stirring peas and carrots with onions and broth in a slow cooker, next to a bowl with raw chicken

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  3. Add chicken to the slow cooker. Stir to mix.

    Spoon stirring raw chicken with peas, carrots, onions and broth in a slow cooker

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  4. Cover and cook on low for 5 to 5 1/2  hours until chicken and rice are cooked through. 

    Slow Cooker Chicken and Rice in a slow cooker

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  5. Top with Parmesan cheese and parsley before serving.

    Slow Cooker Chicken and Rice in bowls and in a slow cooker with a wooden spoon

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

303 Calories
12g Fat
18g Carbs
34g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 303
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12g 15%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 146mg 49%
Sodium 831mg 36%
Total Carbohydrate 18g 7%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 34g 67%
Vitamin C 6mg 7%
Calcium 117mg 9%
Iron 2mg 13%
Potassium 542mg 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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