Description
Savor the delightful flavors of Slow Cooker Chicken And Rice, featuring tender chicken, rich cheese, and healthy broccoli. This easy, one-pot dish is perfect for a quick family dinner or a comforting meal any day of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup uncooked long-grain brown rice
- 1½ teaspoons sea salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 ½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 ½ cups low-sodium chicken broth
- ¾ cup low-fat cottage cheese
- 1 teaspoon tamari
- ½ teaspoon poultry seasoning
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- 4 cups broccoli florets, chopped into medium-sized pieces
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Combine the onion, garlic, uncooked rice, sea salt, black pepper, and chicken broth in a slow cooker, stirring well.
- Place the chicken breasts into the rice mixture and drizzle with olive oil.
- Cover and cook on HIGH for 3 to 3.5 hours until the rice is tender and the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Remove the chicken and let it rest before chopping it into bite-sized pieces.
- Blend the cottage cheese and other ingredients in a blender until smooth.
- Return the chopped chicken to the slow cooker, add the broccoli florets, and stir in the blended cottage cheese mixture. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese on top.
- Cover and cook for an additional 15 to 20 minutes until the broccoli is tender and the cheese is melted.
Notes
Ensure the chicken reaches 165°F for safe consumption.
Feel free to add other vegetables like carrots or peas for extra nutrition.
This dish can be prepared the night before and cooked in the morning for effortless meal prep.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg