Easy Crockpot Chicken Rice: A Juicy Recipe for Busy Nights
An easy and delicious crockpot chicken rice recipe perfect for nights when you are busy but still want a wholesome meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Total Time: 6-8 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Crockpot
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup frozen peas
Instructions
- Place the chicken, rice, and broth in the crockpot.
- Add the onion, garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours, or high for 3-4 hours.
- About 30 minutes before serving, stir in the frozen peas.
- Once cooked, fluff the rice and serve warm.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add herbs such as thyme or parsley.
- Can substitute brown rice but adjust cooking time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg