Description

This comforting Cheesy Chicken and Rice recipe combines tender shredded chicken, fluffy white rice, and a creamy cheesy sauce with mixed vegetables. Cooked effortlessly in a crockpot, it results in a hearty, flavorful one-pot meal perfect for easy weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

Scale

Protein and Rice

4 boneless chicken breasts
1 1/2 cups white rice (uncooked)

Soups and Broth

1 packet onion soup mix
1 can cream of mushroom soup
2 cups chicken broth

Vegetables

2 cups frozen mixed vegetables

Cheese and Seasoning

2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Prepare the crockpot: Spray your crockpot with cooking spray to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
Layer rice and chicken: Place the uncooked white rice evenly at the bottom of the crockpot, then arrange the boneless chicken breasts on top of the rice.
Make the soup mixture: In a separate bowl, combine the onion soup mix, cream of mushroom soup, and chicken broth. Mix well until smooth.
Add soup mixture to crockpot: Pour the combined soup and broth mixture evenly over the chicken and rice layers.
Cook on low: Cover and cook the mixture on the crockpot’s low setting for 4 to 5 hours, allowing the chicken to cook through and the rice to absorb the flavors.
Shred the chicken: After cooking, shred the chicken directly in the crockpot using two forks to pull the meat apart, mixing it into the rice.
Add vegetables and cheese: Stir in the frozen mixed vegetables and shredded cheddar cheese evenly throughout the crockpot contents.
Final cooking: Continue to cook on low for another 30 minutes, or until the cheese has melted and the vegetables are heated through thoroughly.

Notes

You can substitute cream of mushroom soup with cream of chicken soup for a different flavor.
Use low-sodium chicken broth to reduce salt content if desired.
Frozen mixed vegetables can be replaced with fresh vegetables, just increase cooking time accordingly.
For a spicier version, add some paprika or cayenne pepper to the soup mixture.
Leftovers store well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat easily.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Slow Cooking
Cuisine: American

Keywords: Cheesy chicken and rice, crockpot chicken recipe, slow cooker chicken, comfort food, easy chicken dinner, one-pot meal