Creamy Slow Cooker Chicken and Rice Casserole
Creamy Slow Cooker Chicken and Rice Casserole
Ingredients
For the Casserole
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 1/2 cups white rice, uncooked, long-grain
- 1 can cream of chicken soup, 10 3/4 ounces
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For Topping and Garnish
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley, for garnish, optional
Instructions
- 1
In a 6-quart (or larger) slow cooker, combine the cut chicken pieces, uncooked white rice, cream of chicken soup, chicken broth, milk, chopped onion, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Stir all ingredients thoroughly until well combined.
⏱️ 15 min
- 2
Cover the slow cooker with its lid. Cook on the LOW setting for 6 to 8 hours, or on the HIGH setting for 3 to 4 hours, or until the chicken is cooked through and the rice is tender.
⏱️ 240 min
- 3
Once the casserole is cooked, stir it gently. If desired, sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top of the casserole. Cover again and cook on HIGH for an additional 15 to 20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
⏱️ 20 min
- 4
Ladle the creamy chicken and rice casserole into serving bowls. Garnish with dried parsley, if using, before serving hot.
⏱️ 5 min
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Creamy Slow Cooker Chicken and Rice Casserole
Ingredients
For the Casserole
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 1/2 cups white rice, uncooked, long-grain
- 1 can cream of chicken soup, 10 3/4 ounces
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For Topping and Garnish
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley, for garnish, optional
Instructions
- 1
In a 6-quart (or larger) slow cooker, combine the cut chicken pieces, uncooked white rice, cream of chicken soup, chicken broth, milk, chopped onion, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Stir all ingredients thoroughly until well combined.
⏱️ 15 min - 2
Cover the slow cooker with its lid. Cook on the LOW setting for 6 to 8 hours, or on the HIGH setting for 3 to 4 hours, or until the chicken is cooked through and the rice is tender.
⏱️ 240 min - 3
Once the casserole is cooked, stir it gently. If desired, sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top of the casserole. Cover again and cook on HIGH for an additional 15 to 20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
⏱️ 20 min - 4
Ladle the creamy chicken and rice casserole into serving bowls. Garnish with dried parsley, if using, before serving hot.
⏱️ 5 min