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Crockpot Chicken and Rice

This easy Crockpot Chicken and Rice is perfect for a cozy weeknight meal! Brown rice, juicy chicken, and quick peas and carrots are smothered in mozzarella and cheddar cheese for a family-friendly dinner everyone will love.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time4 hours
Total Time4 hours 10 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs chicken breasts boneless, skinless, diced into 1 inch cubes
  • 1 ½ cups brown rice dry
  • 1 ½ cups chicken broth
  • 1 yellow onion diced
  • 1 4-ounce jar pimentos do not drain
  • 4 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 2 cups frozen peas and carrots
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Instructions

  • Add the diced chicken, brown rice, chicken broth, onion, pimentos, and seasonings to your slow cooker and stir to combine. Slow cook on low for 3-4 hours, or until the rice and chicken have cooked through.
  • Stir in the frozen peas and carrots and cook on low for another 30 minutes.
  • Stir in the milk and cheeses until the cheese has melted and everything is combined. Serve!

Notes

Feel free to sub in any frozen vegetables! I used long-grain brown rice. I would not recommend any other type of rice, as the cook time will be different. This recipe freezes really well, and leftovers keep in the fridge for up to 3 days!

Nutrition

Serving: 2-ish cups | Calories: 444kcal | Carbohydrates: 36.8g | Protein: 42.2g | Fat: 13.9g | Cholesterol: 114.8mg | Sodium: 849.9mg | Fiber: 3.6g | Sugar: 3.3g