Description
This Easy Healthy Crockpot Chicken Rice is a delightful blend of tender chicken, fluffy rice, and vibrant veggies. With simple prep and comforting flavors, it’s an ideal choice for a quick dinner that feels like home cooking.
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
- Combine all ingredients: Place the chicken, rice, onion, garlic, thyme, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and chicken broth in the crockpot.
- Cook low and slow: 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.
- Shred the chicken: Once cooked, remove the chicken, shred it with forks, and return it to the rice mixture for flavor.
- Add veggies: Fold in diced carrots and peas, then cover and let warm through for 10 minutes.
- Garnish and serve: Turn off the crockpot, sprinkle with parsley, fluff the rice with a fork, and serve warm.
Notes
You can add other vegetables like bell peppers or zucchini for extra flavor and nutrition.
For a spicier kick, consider adding red pepper flakes or hot sauce to the mix.
This dish is perfect for meal prep; it stores well in the fridge for several days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg