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Creamy Crockpot Chicken and Rice for Easy Weeknight Dinners

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This simple slow cooker chicken and rice recipe delivers creamy comfort food with minimal effort, making it a perfect weeknight meal.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
  • 1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional, for topping)
  • 1 cup frozen broccoli florets (optional, for cheesy variation)

Instructions

  1. Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of your slow cooker.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, chicken broth, onion powder, garlic powder, and pepper.
  3. Pour the soup mixture evenly over the chicken in the slow cooker.
  4. Cover and cook on LOW for 6 to 7 hours or on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
  5. Remove the chicken breasts and shred them using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker.
  6. Stir in the uncooked rice. If you are adding broccoli, stir it in now.
  7. Cover and cook on LOW for an additional 30 to 45 minutes, or until the rice is tender and has absorbed most of the liquid. Do not lift the lid during this time to prevent mushy rice.
  8. Stir well. If using cheese, sprinkle it over the top during the last 10 minutes of cooking, or stir it in just before serving for a creamier texture.
  9. Serve this easy chicken and rice recipe hot.

Notes

  • To prevent mushy rice, avoid lifting the lid while the rice is cooking in the liquid. This is the secret to a fluffy texture.
  • For a richer flavor, substitute one can of soup with a can of cream of celery soup.
  • If you prefer a thicker consistency, mix 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of cold water and stir it into the mixture during the last 15 minutes of cooking.

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