Creamy Chicken and Rice in a Crock Pot
Transform weeknight dinners with this Creamy Chicken and Rice Crock Pot recipe, a comforting one-pot meal that combines tender chicken, creamy rice, and a medley of vibrant peas and carrots. Made with pantry staples like long-grain white rice, cream of chicken soup, and a touch of fragrant seasonings, it’s a fuss-free dish that delivers maximum flavor. The slow cooker does all the work, infusing the chicken with rich broth and thyme while the cream cheese and melted cheddar add irresistible creaminess. Perfect for busy families or meal prepping, this cozy, hearty dish is sure to become a dinnertime favorite. Serve it warm and watch everyone go back for seconds!
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Ingredients
- 2 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup Long-grain white rice
- 2.5 cups Chicken broth
- 1 can (10.5 ounces) Cream of chicken soup
- 4 ounces Cream cheese
- 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup Frozen peas and carrots
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Dried thyme
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of the crock pot.
Step 2
Sprinkle the garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper evenly over the chicken.
Step 3
Add the uncooked rice to the slow cooker, spreading it evenly over the chicken.
Step 4
Pour the chicken broth over the rice, followed by the cream of chicken soup. Stir gently to combine the liquid ingredients without disturbing the chicken at the bottom.
Step 5
Scatter the frozen peas and carrots over the mixture. Do not stir.
Step 6
Cut the cream cheese into small cubes and distribute them evenly across the top of the crock pot contents.
Step 7
Cover the crock pot with its lid. Cook on high for 4 hours or low for 6 hours.
Step 8
After the cooking time is complete, remove the chicken breasts and shred them using two forks.
Step 9
Stir the shredded chicken back into the rice mixture, ensuring everything is well combined and creamy.
Step 10
Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the top and cover for an additional 5–10 minutes, or until the cheese melts.
Step 11
Serve warm and enjoy your creamy chicken and rice!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1849.3g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2048.5 |
| Total Fat 101.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 55.3g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 3.6g | |
| Cholesterol 555.8mg | 0% |
| Sodium 5337.0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 110.2g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 8.0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 20.9g | |
| Protein 171.0g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 76.7IU | 0% |
| Calcium 1305.9mg | 0% |
| Iron 11.1mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2258.3mg | 0% |
Source of Calories