Crockpot Chicken Recipes and Rice
Introduction
Crockpot chicken recipes and rice are the perfect combination for a delicious and easy-to-make meal. The slow cooking process allows the flavors to meld together, resulting in tender chicken and perfectly cooked rice. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal effort, you can create a comforting and satisfying dish that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
– 2 pounds of boneless, skinless chicken breasts
– 1 cup of long-grain white rice
– 1 medium onion, diced
– 2 cloves of garlic, minced
– 1 can of cream of chicken soup
– 1 cup of chicken broth
– 1 teaspoon of dried thyme
– 1 teaspoon of dried oregano
– Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of the crockpot.
2. In a separate bowl, mix together the cream of chicken soup, chicken broth, diced onion, minced garlic, dried thyme, dried oregano, salt, and pepper.
3. Pour the mixture over the chicken breasts in the crockpot.
4. Cook on low heat for 6-8 hours or on high heat for 3-4 hours until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
5. Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the crockpot and shred it using two forks.
6. Return the shredded chicken back to the crockpot.
7. Stir in the long-grain white rice until it is well coated with the sauce.
8. Cover the crockpot and continue cooking on low heat for an additional 1-2 hours or until the rice is tender and has absorbed the flavors.
9. Stir the chicken and rice mixture before serving to ensure it is well combined.
Estimated Cooking Time and Serving Size
The estimated cooking time for this crockpot chicken recipes and rice is approximately 6-8 hours on low heat or 3-4 hours on high heat for the chicken, followed by an additional 1-2 hours for the rice. This recipe yields around 6 servings, making it perfect for a family dinner or for leftovers throughout the week. Enjoy the delicious combination of tender chicken and flavorful rice!