Nutrition Facts for Crock pot chicken and rice 3 ww points

Crock Pot Chicken and Rice 3 Ww Points

Savor the perfect balance of comfort and nutrition with this Crock Pot Chicken and Rice recipe, a Weight Watchers-friendly dish coming in at just 3 WW points per serving! Packed with tender, shredded chicken, hearty brown rice, and a medley of vegetables like carrots, peas, and onions, this slow-cooked meal is as easy to prepare as it is satisfying. Infused with the warm flavors of paprika and thyme, and simmered in a low-sodium chicken broth for hours, every bite is rich and delicious. Ready in under 10 minutes of prep time and with only one pot to clean, it’s a time-saving, wholesome dinner the whole family will love. Perfect for meal prep or a cozy weeknight meal, this recipe is a low-calorie, high-protein option you’ll crave again and again!

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100
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Prep Time:10 mins
Cook Time:240 mins
Total Time:250 mins
Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • 1.5 pounds Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 3 cups Low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup Brown rice, uncooked
  • 1 medium Onion, chopped
  • 2 medium Carrots, diced
  • 3 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1 cup Frozen peas
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped (optional for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Place the boneless, skinless chicken breasts at the bottom of the crock pot.

Step 2

Pour the low-sodium chicken broth over the chicken breasts.

Step 3

Add the uncooked brown rice, chopped onion, diced carrots, and minced garlic to the crock pot.

Step 4

Sprinkle the paprika, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper evenly over the ingredients.

Step 5

Cover the crock pot with its lid and cook on low heat for 4-5 hours, or until the chicken is fully cooked and the rice is tender.

Step 6

During the last 15 minutes of cooking, add the frozen peas and stir gently to combine.

Step 7

Remove the chicken breasts from the crock pot and shred them with two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the pot and mix well.

Step 8

Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.

Step 9

Garnish with fresh parsley before serving, if desired.

Step 10

Serve hot and enjoy this hearty, healthy meal!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size (2034.1g)
Amount per serving % Daily Value*
Calories 2165.4
Total Fat 33.0g 0%
Saturated Fat 8.1g 0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 578.3mg 0%
Sodium 2024.7mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate 210.4g 0%
Dietary Fiber 23.0g 0%
Total Sugars 25.0g
Protein 245.3g 0%
Vitamin D 6.8IU 0%
Calcium 283.8mg 0%
Iron 14.9mg 0%
Potassium 3386.9mg 0%
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 14.0%
Protein: 46.3%
Carbs: 39.7%