Description
This Easy Healthy Crockpot Chicken Rice is a must-try for busy evenings! With tender chicken, flavorful spices, and mixed veggies, it’s a delightful dish that brings comfort and nutrition to the table. Perfect for a quick dinner, this meal is both simple and satisfying—ideal for families and food enthusiasts!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 medium onion finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup carrots diced
- 1 cup peas tossed in last
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
- Place chicken, rice, onion, garlic, thyme, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, and chicken broth in your crockpot.
- Gently stir until everything is evenly submerged beneath the liquid.
- Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours (or high for 2-3 hours) until rice is tender and chicken easily shreds with a fork.
- Remove the chicken to a plate, shred with two forks, then stir the juicy pieces back into the rice mixture for even flavor.
- Fold in diced carrots and peas, cover, and let them warm through for about 10 minutes.
- Turn off the crockpot, sprinkle chopped parsley on top, and fluff the rice with a fork. Serve warm.
Notes
You can adjust the spices according to your taste preferences.
For added flavor, marinate the chicken in spices a few hours before cooking.
Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or corn.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg