Description
This Easy Healthy Crockpot Chicken Rice offers irresistible flavor with simple preparation. Featuring tender chicken, savory rice, and nutritious veggies, it’s perfect for a quick dinner or a healthy family meal, bringing comfort to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 medium onion finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup carrots diced
- 1 cup peas tossed in last
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
- Place chicken, rice, onion, garlic, thyme, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, and chicken broth in your crockpot. Stir gently until everything is submerged beneath the liquid.
- Cover and cook on low for 4–5 hours or high for 2–3 hours, until the rice is tender and the chicken shreds easily with a fork.
- Remove the chicken to a plate, shred it with two forks, and return it to the rice mixture for added flavor.
- Fold in the diced carrots and peas; cover and let warm through for about 10 minutes.
- Turn off the crockpot, sprinkle chopped parsley on top, and fluff the rice with a fork before serving.
Notes
For additional flavor, consider adding your favorite herbs or spices to the broth.
This dish can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, making it ideal for meal prep.
Adjust the cook time slightly depending on your crockpot’s efficiency.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg