Slow Cooker Chicken and Rice
Slow Cooker Chicken and Rice combines tender, juicy chicken with fluffy, perfectly cooked rice. The rich flavors develop slowly over hours, creating a savory and hearty profile highlighted by aromatic herbs and gentle garlic notes. Creamy textures blend with fresh vegetables and broth for a satisfying, well-balanced dish. This recipe offers an elegant yet approachable meal ideal for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings.
Equipment
- Slow Cooker To cook the chicken and rice slowly and evenly
- Large skillet To sauté onion, garlic, and brown chicken
Ingredients
- Boneless, Skinless Chicken Thighs Juicy, tender meat well-suited for slow cooking
- Long Grain White Rice Cooks evenly, maintaining a fluffy texture
- Chicken Broth Adds savory depth and moisture
- Yellow Onion Chopped, sautéed for a rich flavor base
- 2 cloves Garlic Minced, sautéed for rich flavor base
- Carrots Provide natural sweetness and color
- Peas Add sweetness and color, stirred in last 15 minutes
- Fresh Thyme Brightens and balances richness
- Fresh Parsley Brightens and balances richness, stirred in last 15 minutes
- Salt Essential seasoning, to taste
- Black Pepper Essential seasoning, to taste
Instructions
- Sauté chopped yellow onion and minced garlic in oil until softened.
- Season and brown boneless, skinless chicken thighs in a skillet to seal juices.
- In the slow cooker, place chopped carrots first, then add long grain white rice, top with browned chicken thighs, and pour chicken broth evenly over all.
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 3 to 4 hours until chicken is tender and rice absorbs the liquid.
- Stir in peas and fresh parsley during the last 15 minutes of cooking.
- Remove from heat and let rest for 10 minutes before serving to allow even cooking and moisture absorption.
Notes
- Effortless one-pot meal with tender chicken and perfectly cooked rice.
- Use fresh herbs like thyme and parsley to enhance flavor.
- Add peas in the last few minutes to keep their vibrant color and sweetness.
- For a dairy-free dish, avoid adding any dairy products.
- Store leftovers in airtight containers and reheat gently to maintain texture.
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