Crockpot Cheesy Chicken and Rice Recipe
This Crockpot Cheesy Chicken and Rice recipe is a perfect comfort food featuring tender chicken thighs, creamy rice, and sharp cheddar cheese. With simple ingredients like broccoli, garlic powder, and cream of chicken soup, this easy-to-make dish is packed with flavor and ideal for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-5 hours
- Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes - 5 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 small chicken thighs (with skin and bones)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1 tbsp parsley
- 1.5 cups chicken broth
- 1 can cream of chicken soup (10 oz)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 cups uncooked Jasmine rice
Instructions
- Season chicken thighs with salt, pepper, and parsley.
- Place the chicken thighs in the crockpot.
- Add chicken broth, cream of chicken soup, and garlic powder to the crockpot.
- Add the diced onion and broccoli florets.
- Pour the uncooked Jasmine rice over the mixture.
- Sprinkle the sharp cheddar cheese on top.
- Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or until the chicken is fully cooked and the rice is tender.
- Stir the mixture before serving to combine the cheese evenly.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- For extra creaminess, add an additional 1/2 cup of shredded cheese before serving.
- Substitute broccoli with other vegetables like peas or carrots if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 110mg