Crockpot Chicken and Rice
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breasts (about 2-3)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground pepper
- 1 cup Jasmine Rice with Red & Wild Rice from Mahatma® Rice
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 3 cups frozen broccoli florets
- 3/4 cup plain greek yogurt
- 3/4 cup shredded cheese
Instructions
Perfect for a simple but tasty twist on a classic, this Crockpot Chicken and Rice Dinner, created by Christine McMichael at Jar of Lemons, is made using herbs and a premium blend of Jasmine Rice with Red & Wild Rice from Mahatma® Rice.
Step 1
Place the chicken breasts in the crockpot and season with garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, parsley, salt, and pepper.
Step 2
Set the crockpot on high for 1 hour.
Step 3
Add in the rice and broth.
Step 4
Cook on high for another 30 minutes.
Step 5
Remove the chicken and cut into small cubes.
Step 6
Place the chicken back into the slow cooker and add in the broccoli, yogurt, and 1/2 of the cheese.
Step 7
Mix everything together and cook on high for another 45 minutes.
Step 8
Add in the remaining cheese, stir, and cook on high for another 15 minutes. Serve and enjoy!
For best results, make sure you get the correct water rice ratio.
Substitutions:
- Feel free to use fresh herbs instead!
- Both frozen and fresh broccoli florets work great in this recipe.
Freezing/Storing:
- To store: This recipe can last for about a week in the refrigerator. Be sure to store it in an airtight container after it has cooled a bit.
- To freeze: Let it sit in the refrigerator in an airtight container without the lid until it is completely cool (about an hour). Next, add the airtight lid and store in the freezer for up to 3 months!
Crockpot Meals
The wonder of Crockpot meals is that they are essentially one-pot meals, which makes cleaning up a breeze and lunch or dinner made easy! Add this dish to your list of easy recipes to make with pantry staples that you most likely already have on hand. Or, you can plan ahead and stock up on frozen chicken breast and broccoli to take out and make for a simple no fuss dinner with spice rack herbs, broth, shredded cheese and yogurt.
For more simple and convenient one-pot meals, we recommend you try our authentic Mexican Rice recipe next!
Must-Try Ingredients
This is no ordinary chicken and rice dinner. Although most recipes would use traditional white rice or whole grain brown rice, this tasty dish uses a premium blend of three different kinds of rice: aromatic jasmine rice, red rice and wild rice so you can enjoy a variety of textures and colors with added fiber and aromatic flavor.
For a simpler version, simply cook Jasmine Rice on its own in place of the blend.
This meal is also made using Greek yogurt for a lighter alternative to cream and feel free to swap in fresh herbs and vegetables for the dried variety.
Other Meal Inspiration
If you are craving something with more of a Mediterranean flavor, check out this Seafood Paella.
