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Slow Cooker Chicken And Rice

This comforting dish combines tender chicken with fluffy rice and vegetables, all cooked together in a slow cooker for a hearty meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Total Time 5 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice rinsed
  • 2 cups chicken broth low sodium
  • 1 cup carrots diced
  • 1 cup celery diced
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
For the Garnish
  • 1 cup frozen peas thawed
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped

Method
 

Prepare the Base
  1. Place the chicken thighs at the bottom of the slow cooker.
  2. Add the rinsed rice, chicken broth, carrots, celery, onion, garlic, and thyme on top of the chicken.
Cook the Dish
  1. Cover and cook on low for 5 hours or until the chicken is tender and the rice is cooked.
  2. Avoid lifting the lid during cooking to maintain heat.
Add the Peas
  1. About 15 minutes before serving, stir in the thawed peas.
  2. Cover and let it cook for the remaining time.
Finish and Serve
  1. Once cooked, shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker using two forks.
  2. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 450mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2g

Notes

For extra flavor, you can add a splash of lemon juice or a pinch of cayenne pepper before serving.

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