Description
A creamy, tender, and foolproof weeknight dinner that requires zero active cooking time. This slow cooker chicken and rice casserole is budget-friendly, easy to clean up, and delivers consistent results every time.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 cup long grain white rice
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 can (10.5 oz) condensed cream of mushroom soup
- 1/2 cup full-fat sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots (optional)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cut the chicken breasts into 1-inch cubes and place them in the slow cooker.
- Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch, then add it to the slow cooker with the chicken.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the chicken broth, cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the wet mixture over the chicken and rice in the slow cooker and stir gently to combine.
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 6-7 hours. Do not cook on HIGH.
- Once the rice is tender and chicken is cooked, stir in the shredded cheddar cheese. Cover and let sit for 5 minutes until melted, then stir again to distribute.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
[‘Do not use instant rice as it will turn to mush.’, ‘Rinsing the rice is crucial to prevent a gummy texture.’, ‘Use low-sodium broth to control saltiness, as the soup and cheese are salty.’, ‘If adding fresh vegetables like broccoli, add them in the last hour of cooking.’, ‘This recipe does not freeze well; the rice texture changes upon thawing.’, ‘For a lighter version, substitute sour cream with Greek yogurt and use low-fat cheese.’]
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 1
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 800
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 40
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 35
Keywords: slow cooker, chicken and rice, casserole, easy dinner, weeknight meal, one pot, creamy chicken, budget friendly