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A cozy Crockpot Chicken and Rice dish, ready to eat.

Quick way to grow: Crockpot Chicken and Rice in 30 Minutes

This recipe provides a quick and easy way to prepare a delicious and healthy meal using a crockpot with minimal preparation time. This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or meal prepping.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 lbs chicken breast
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1.5 cups rice
  • 16 oz mixed vegetables
  • 1 can cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • slow cooker
  • forks

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Place chicken breasts at the bottom of the slow cooker.
  2. Add chicken broth, rice, mixed vegetables, cream of mushroom soup, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to the slow cooker.
  3. Stir all ingredients until well combined.
Cooking
  1. Set the slow cooker to high and cook for 2.5 to 3 hours, or until chicken is cooked through and rice is tender.
Serving
  1. Remove chicken and shred it using two forks.
  2. Stir shredded chicken into the rice mixture and serve hot.

Notes

For extra flavor, you can add some fresh herbs like parsley or thyme. You can also adjust the amount of spices to your preference. If you prefer a creamier consistency, stir in a splash of milk or cream at the end of cooking.