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Easy 5-Ingredient Crockpot Chicken and Rice – Best Comfort Meal

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This quick 5-ingredient crockpot chicken and rice is a comforting, creamy, and tender meal that comes together with minimal effort. Perfect for busy weeknights, it uses simple pantry staples and delivers delicious results every time.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 pounds (680 grams) boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice (uncooked)
  • 1 can (10.5 ounces / 298 grams) condensed cream of chicken soup
  • 1.5 cups (355 ml) low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Rinse the rice in a fine-mesh strainer under cold water until the water runs clear.
  2. Spread the rinsed rice evenly across the bottom of a 4-6 quart slow cooker.
  3. Sprinkle garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper over the rice and stir briefly to distribute.
  4. Pour 1.5 cups of low-sodium chicken broth over the rice and seasonings.
  5. Spoon the entire can of condensed cream of chicken soup on top of the broth without stirring.
  6. Place the chicken breasts or thighs on top of the soup in a single layer.
  7. Cover and cook on LOW for 4-5 hours or on HIGH for 2.5-3 hours, until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and rice is tender.
  8. Remove chicken to a cutting board and shred using two forks or a hand mixer on low speed.
  9. Return shredded chicken to the slow cooker and gently fold into the rice mixture.
  10. Let the dish rest for 5 minutes before serving. Add a splash of warm broth or milk if too thick.

Notes

For best texture, use long-grain white rice (jasmine or basmati). Avoid instant or short-grain rice. Rinsing the rice removes excess starch and prevents gumminess. Do not lift the lid during cooking. For frozen chicken, add 30-45 minutes to LOW cooking time. Optional additions: frozen peas or carrots during last 30 minutes, lemon juice at the end, or shredded cheddar cheese.

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