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Crockpot Cheesy Chicken and Rice

This Crockpot Cheesy Chicken and Rice with broccoli is hearty, flavorful, and super easy to make in the slow cooker with simple ingredients.
4.75 from 8 votes
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cheesy chicken casserole, crockpot cheesy chicken and rice casserole, slow cooker cheesy chicken with rice and broccoli, slow cooker chicken and rice
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours
Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 549kcal
Author: Kate | You Say Potatoes

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts diced (or chicken thighs)
  • 1 onion diced
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 10.5 ounce can condensed cream of chicken soup canned
  • 8 ounces rice
  • 2 cups broccoli cut into bite sized pieces
  • ½ cup corn kernels (canned or frozen)
  • ½ cup frozen peas
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar
  • ½ teaspoon each salt and pepper or to taste

Instructions

  • Add the chicken, broth, onion, and soup to the crockpot, stir, put the lid on the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 6 hours (or HIGH for 3-4 hours) or until the chicken is cooked through (be sure the chicken is cooked until the internal temperature reaches 165°F at the thickest part).
  • Add the rice, broccoli, corn and peas to the crockpot, stir well and cook for 25 minutes on high, or until the rice is cooked.
  • Stir in the cheese until it melts, along with the salt and pepper.
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Notes

Dice the chicken into evenly sized pieces to ensure even cooking.
The safe internal temperature of chicken is 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Use a meat thermometer to check that the chicken has reached this temperature before serving.
If you are using frozen broccoli, add it in during the last 25 minutes of cook time so it doesn't get mushy.
If you want a cheesy top on your casserole, add an additional ½ cup of mozzarella cheese to the top during the last few minutes of cooking.
If you'd like to make this recipe using brown rice, add it at the beginning with the chicken and cook for 3-4 hours on high or until the chicken is cooked through.

Nutrition

Calories: 549kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 50g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 134mg | Sodium: 889mg | Potassium: 993mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 679IU | Vitamin C: 52mg | Calcium: 204mg | Iron: 2mg

The nutritional information provided is approximate and can vary depending on several factors, so is not guaranteed to be accurate. Please see a registered dietician for special diet advice.