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Slow Cooker Chicken And Rice

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Slow cooker chicken and rice is an easy one-pot meal made with seasoned chicken, brown rice, and vegetables. The chicken cooks directly over the rice, allowing its juices and seasonings to flavor the entire dish. This simple crockpot recipe is a complete family-friendly dinner with minimal preparation. Instructions to make Instant Pot chicken and rice are also included.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds chicken (dark meat)
  • 1 cup long-grain brown rice, rinsed
  • 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth or water
  • 12 ounces frozen vegetables

Chicken Seasonings

  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning or another dried herb
  • 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon salt (or more)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Rice Seasonings

  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Slow Cooker

  1. Spray the slow cooker generously with cooking spray.
  2. Add the rinsed brown rice, 2 cups of chicken broth or water, frozen vegetables, and rice seasonings. Stir until well combined.
  3. Mix the chicken seasonings in a small bowl. Pat the chicken dry and coat all sides evenly with the mixture.
  4. Place the seasoned chicken on top of the rice and vegetables. Do not stir.
  5. Cook on HIGH for 2 to 3 hours or LOW for 4 to 6 hours.
  6. The recipe is finished when the brown rice is tender and the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
  7. Remove the chicken. Fluff the rice and vegetables with a fork. Slice or shred the chicken and serve it over the rice.

Instant Pot

  1. Use 1 1/3 cups of chicken broth or water for the Instant Pot.
  2. Spray the inside of the pressure cooker generously with cooking spray.
  3. Pour in 1 1/3 cups of chicken broth or water. Add the rinsed brown rice and rice seasonings. Stir until combined.
  4. Mix the chicken seasonings in a small bowl. Pat the chicken dry and coat all sides evenly with the mixture.
  5. Place the chicken on top of the rice. Do not stir.
  6. Close and seal the lid. Cook on HIGH pressure for 22 minutes.
  7. When the cooking time is complete, allow the pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes. Carefully release any remaining pressure.
  8. Remove the chicken. Stir the frozen vegetables into the rice. Close the lid without sealing it and let the vegetables sit for 5 to 10 minutes or until heated through.
  9. Make sure the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. Slice or shred the chicken and serve it over the rice and vegetables.

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