Description
This Easy Healthy Crockpot Chicken Rice brings together succulent chicken, fluffy rice, and vibrant veggies for a hassle-free meal that’s comforting and full of flavor. Perfect for busy weeknights, this dish is a wholesome choice for families who love home-cooked flavors without the fuss.
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
- Place chicken, rice, onion, garlic, thyme, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, and chicken broth into your crockpot. Stir gently to ensure everything is submerged beneath the liquid.
- Cover and cook on low for 4 to 5 hours or high for 2 to 3 hours until the rice is tender and the chicken shreds easily with a fork.
- Transfer the chicken to a plate, shred it using two forks, and return the shredded chicken to the rice mixture for better flavor integration.
- Fold in the diced carrots and peas, then cover and let them heat through for approximately 10 minutes.
- Once done, turn off the crockpot, garnish with fresh parsley, fluff the rice with a fork, and serve warm.
Notes
Adjust the cooking time based on your crockpot settings; cooking times might vary slightly.
For added flavor, consider mixing in different herbs or spices of your choice, such as basil or oregano.
This dish can be refrigerated and reheated easily for leftovers. Just add a splash of broth when reheating to keep it moist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 90mg