Description
Enjoy a comforting bowl of Easy Healthy Crockpot Chicken Rice, featuring tender chicken, fluffy rice, and vibrant vegetables. This recipe is perfect for weeknight meals, combining simple prep with irresistible flavors for a wholesome family dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 medium onion finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup carrots diced
- 1 cup peas tossed in last
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Place chicken, rice, onion, garlic, thyme, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, and chicken broth in your crockpot. Gently stir until everything is evenly submerged beneath the liquid.
- Cook Low and Slow: Cover and cook on low for 4–5 hours (or high for 2–3 hours) until rice is tender and chicken easily shreds with a fork.
- Shred Chicken: Remove the chicken to a plate, shred with two forks, then stir the juicy pieces back into the rice mixture for even flavor.
- Add Veggies: Fold in diced carrots and peas, cover, and let them warm through for about 10 minutes.
- Garnish and Serve: Turn off the crockpot, sprinkle chopped parsley on top, and fluff the rice with a fork. Serve warm for a cozy meal.
Notes
For added flavor, marinate the chicken in spices for a few hours before cooking.
Feel free to substitute brown rice, but adjust cooking times accordingly for best results. Prepare to extend cooking time when using brown rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 85mg