Easy Crockpot chicken and rice is an easy, cheesy slow cooker meal. Made with shredded chicken, yellow rice and CHEESE! We make this meal often during busy weeks.
Sometimes life gets busy and if you are like me, some nights you just need an easy meal to prepare. That is why I love a good Crockpot recipe. This Crockpot Chicken and Rice recipe is perfect for this situation and bonus, everyone loves it, even the picky ones.
I know Instant Pots are all the rage now but I still like using my slow cooker. It’s nice to be able to put ingredients in before you leave for the day and it be done when you get home.
This chicken and yellow rice in a crockpot recipe is one of my kids go-to meals. They can be picky when it comes to dinner but this meal is always a hit.
How To Make Crockpot Chicken And Rice
- Start by adding boneless, skinless chicken breasts to slow cooker. Pour in cream of chicken soup and chicken broth.
- Cook for either 3-4 hours on high or 6-8 hours on low.
- Remove the chicken and shred with a fork. Return the chicken to slow cooker.
- Stir in cooked yellow rice and cheese. Ready to serve!
Tips for making this chicken and rice crockpot recipe
This is a basic recipe that you could easily change up and make your own.
- Rice: For this recipe I decided to use yellow rice. I love the flavor it adds, especially with the cheese. You could also use cooked white or brown long grain rice. I make my rice using a rice cooker about 30 minutes before I am going to serve the dish.
- Veggies: Add in some veggies for added nutrients and color. When I make this dish I typically serve it with a salad or steamed broccoli. You could mix in chopped steamed broccoli into the dish, along with corn or cooked carrots. It is a good way to sneak in some vegetables.
- Cheese: It’s no secret that I love cheese so for this recipe I use 1.5 cups. Feel free to cut back on the amount if you don’t like your dishes super cheesy.
How to store
Store: Put any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Warm up in the microwave or in a saucepan on the stove. Feel free to add about 1/4 cup chicken broth or water to the mixture when warming it up to add some creaminess.
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This 6-qrt programmable slow cooker is awesome and simple to use.
This really is one of my families favorite Crockpot chicken recipes. For more easy dinner inspiration be sure to check out these recipes.
More crockpot chicken recipes:
- Crockpot Chicken Fajitas – Super simple and flavorful meal. Chicken with fajita seasoning, peppers and onions.
- Crockpot Mississippi Chicken – Chicken version of Mississippi pot roast.
- Crockpot Chicken Spaghetti – Comfort food at it’s best.
- Crockpot Lemon Chicken – Creamy lemon chicken spaghetti.
*** If you made this recipe, please feel free to leave a comment and rating below.
Crockpot Chicken and Rice
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 1 10.5 oz can cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 5 oz yellow rice, cooked
- 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- Pour chicken broth and cream of chicken soup into slow cooker. Add in the chicken.
- Cover and cook for 3-4 hours on high or 6-8 hours on low. Once cooked, remove chicken and shred with a fork. Place chicken back in slow cooker.
- Add cooked rice and cheese to the slow cooker and stir. Season with salt and pepper.
Notes
- Rice: For this recipe I decided to use yellow rice. I love the flavor it adds, especially with the cheese. You could also use cooked white or brown long grain rice. I make my rice using a rice cooker about 30 minutes before I am going to serve the dish.
- Veggies: Add in some veggies for added nutrients and color. When I make this dish I typically serve it with a salad or steamed broccoli. You could mix in chopped steamed broccoli into the dish, along with corn or cooked carrots. It is a good way to sneak in some vegetables.
- Cheese: It's no secret that I love cheese so for this recipe I use 1.5 cups. Feel free to cut back on the amount if you don't like your dishes super cheesy.
Caitlin
Super easy and super yummy! Only thing I’d do different next time is adding more rice. From your photo it looks like you have a rice dish with chicken mixed in, but when I made it, it was a ton of chicken and not a ton of rice. Still super good though! Thanks for the recipe!
Jamie
My whole family enjoyed this dinner! We served it with a side salad. We’ll definitely make it again.
Steph
This was a lifesaver last week when we all of the kids had something going on during the week! Easy and delicious!
Ashley F
A new family favorite! Love how easy this is!
Rachael Yerkes
hello amazing! This is the easiest dinner!
lauren kelly
This is such an easy, delicious recipe! Thank you!