Creamy Crockpot Chicken Rice (Print Version)
Slow-cooked tender chicken with brown rice, vegetables, and a creamy cheese sauce for the perfect comforting one-pot meal.
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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1 cup long-grain brown rice
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4 ½ to 5 ½ cups low-sodium chicken broth
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1 ½ cups diced carrots (about 4 medium)
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1 small shallot, finely chopped (about 1/4 cup, or substitute 1/2 of a small regular onion)
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1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
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1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or chicken thighs
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1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
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1 teaspoon dried thyme
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½ teaspoon kosher salt
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¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
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1 cup frozen peas
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½ cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt
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½ cup freshly grated sharp cheddar cheese (divided, preferably white cheddar)
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Chopped fresh parsley (optional, for serving)
# Steps:
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Rinse the rice several times to remove excess starch. Bring 2 cups of the chicken broth to a boil, add the rice, and par-cook for 10 minutes. Drain the rice.
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Lightly coat a 5-quart or larger slow cooker with nonstick spray. Add the par-cooked rice, diced carrots, shallot, and Dijon mustard, then stir to combine. Arrange the chicken breasts on top, sprinkle with garlic powder, thyme, kosher salt, and black pepper. Pour in 2 ½ cups chicken broth.
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Cover and cook on HIGH for 1 ½ to 2 hours, until the chicken is cooked through.
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Remove the chicken to a plate and cover to keep warm. Stir the rice, vegetables, and broth in the slow cooker. Re-cover and continue cooking on HIGH for an additional 1 to 1 ½ hours, until the rice is tender. If the rice seems dry, add some of the remaining broth.
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Uncover the slow cooker and stir in the peas and Greek yogurt. Dice the chicken and stir it back into the mixture along with 1/4 cup cheddar cheese.
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Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese over the top, cover, and cook for a few minutes on HIGH until the cheese melts. Serve warm with fresh parsley, if desired.
# Notes:
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Older rice or unrinsed rice may take longer to cook. Adjust cooking times as necessary based on your slow cooker model.
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Par-cooking the rice helps avoid a crunchy texture when using the slow cooker.