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A comforting bowl of creamy slow cooker chicken and rice, garnished with fresh parsley, showcasing tender chicken breast, fluffy rice, and a light golden cream sauce in a rustic ceramic bowl with subtle steam rising.

Creamy Slow Cooker Chicken and Rice Dinner

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This foolproof slow cooker chicken and rice dish delivers tender, juicy chicken and creamy, flavorful rice with zero effort—just dump, set, and forget.

  • Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice, uncooked
  • 1 (10.5 oz) can cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Place chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
  2. Sprinkle rice, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, and pepper evenly over the chicken.
  3. In a bowl, whisk together cream of mushroom soup, chicken broth, and heavy cream. Pour over the chicken and rice.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 4 hours or high for 2.5 hours.
  5. Shred chicken with two forks and stir gently to combine with rice and sauce.
  6. Serve warm, garnished with fresh parsley.

Notes

  • For added veggies, stir in 1 cup frozen peas or diced carrots at the start.
  • Cooking times may vary—check rice tenderness before serving.
  • Leftovers thicken significantly; thin with a splash of broth or water when reheating.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 4 hours
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Contains Dairy, Gluten (depending on soup)

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 485 Kcal
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 760mg
  • Fat: 26g
  • Saturated Fat: 13g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 11g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 39g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 32g
  • Cholesterol: 105mg
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