Slow Cooked Chicken and Rice
- SERVES
- 4
- COOK TIME
- 4 Hr 30 Min
After a long day most of us don't want to spend extra time in the kitchen. That's where our recipe for Slow Cooked Chicken and Rice comes in. This easy, throw-together, all-in-one dish cooks while you're away, so you can have a complete and satisfying dinner ready when you need it to be.
What You'll Need
- 1 1/2 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 1/2 cups water
- 1 (10-3/4-ounce) can condensed broccoli cheese soup
- 1 medium-sized onion, finely chopped
- 2 cups broccoli florets (fresh or frozen)
- 2 (6-ounce) packages wild and long-grain converted rice mix with seasoning packets
- 2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
What to Do
- In a 4-quart (or larger) slow cooker, combine chicken, water, soup, and onion; mix well. Cover and cook on low setting for 4 hours.
- Add broccoli and rice; cover and cook for an additional hour.
- Stir in cheese and serve.
Notes
- Want more where this came from? Here are 14 Easy Slow Cooker Recipes You Must Try
- If you're a fan of this recipe then check out How to Cook with Your Slow Cooker, Plus 11 Easy Slow Cooker Recipes!
- Check out How to Make a Great Chicken Casserole, Plus Top 10 Chicken Casserole Recipes for casserole tips & inspiration!
If you enjoyed our recipe for Slow Cooked Chicken 'n' Rice, then be sure to check out our free eCookbook, Slow Cookin' Magic: 28 Scrumptious Slow Cooker Recipes from Mr. Food.
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Mich 93
Jan 15, 2016
I made this last weekend. I forgot to buy an onion, so I added onion powder and additional broccoli. I also added some additional cheese. It was very good. I brought some in for a coworker, and she liked it also. I wanted some additional crunch, so before serving I crumbled some crackers on the top, and that added a nice touch.
Jeffs Chef
Oct 15, 2014
So sorry, but as I always do I follow the recipe the first time to the T. Unfortunately I won't try it again., even with any tweaking. My husband and I had 1 serving which we didn't finish, and I threw the rest away. I know every body has different taste opinions, and this is just ours.
Jeffs Chef
Sep 23, 2014
Turned out to be not what my husband and I appreciated. I made this exactly to the recipe given, and it just didin't have the texture or flavor we were looking for. Sorry
jalexis3 9872677
Mar 03, 2014
Just so - so. Not impressed with this like I am with other Mr. Food recipes.
marti08263 9166449
Oct 17, 2013
this really sounds SO GOOD! I do plan on making this. I will be using one of those pre packaged rice sides that have the seasonings already mixed with the rice there is one with brocolli and cheese flavoring we
miraclegirl36 9029 802
Sep 25, 2013
do you have to cook rice first, or just mix it with the seasoning mix that VODIKA gave out, and add uncooked rice and mixture in?
CookingMommy
Sep 26, 2013
You do not cook the rice first, you add it uncooked. The liquid in the recipe will cook the rice. Thank you for your question!
pcody1 1542508
Sep 23, 2013
Ya know if you have to precook stuff, i.e. the meat, it kinda defeats the purpose of the slow cooker from my perspective. I usually put chicken in frozen and ground beef I just crumble it in raw. It always turns out just fine and I use my slow cooker at least once or twice a week.
theirmom3
Jun 27, 2013
Does anyone have a recipe for homemade broccoli cheese soup? This sounds so yummy I want to try it?
dually754
Jul 27, 2013
Broccoli Chedder Soup By valentine lady Broccoli Chedder Soup Ingredients cup whole wheat pastry flour Tbls extra virgin olive oil cups low sodium and low fat chicken broth Lb frozen broccoli thawed and chopped cups shredded chedder cheese to tea garlic powder to taste salt and pepper to taste pan spray Directions In frying pan put oil and heat but not so that it smokes Slowly start whisking flour a little at a time until smooth and bubbly Be sure to whisk well Slowly whisk in chicken broth a little at a time keeping all smooth and bubbly When all chicken broth is mix in remove from heat Pour mixture into prepared crock pot spray first with pan spray add broccoli Cook on low covered for to hours When cooked add cheese cup at a time being sure thoroughly melted before you add the next cup Mix thoroughly after each cup…Read More of cheese When done stir in salt pepper and garlic to taste Nutritional Facts Servings Calories Total Fat g Saturated Fat g Trans Fat g Cholesterol mg Sodium mg Carbohydrate g Fiber g Sugars g Protein g
magnoliasouth
Oct 04, 2014
The only problem with Valentine Lady's recipe is that the soup is not condensed. You'll need to cut the liquid in half to substitute for the Mr. Food recipe. I try to make all my condensed soups and it only takes a couple of minutes. In the case of this recipe, you could probably just add those ingredients in with the recipe itself and it'll cook fine.
pwesleyrp 5805366
Feb 19, 2013
I also add sliced water chestnuts and sliced mushrooms, and a little worchestershire sauce. Add broccolli towards the end. Keep an eye on it and when rice is done, turn off
tinysnickers 27127 99
Jan 04, 2013
THANK YOU Vodika, FOR THE INFORMATION ON THE SEASONING PACKAGE. NOW I WILL TRY THIS RECIPE, THAT SOUNDS REALLY GOOD! :-)
tinysnickers 27127 99
Dec 15, 2012
THIS RECIPE SOUNDS LIKE IT WOULD BE VERY GOOD. I HAVE A QUESTION FOR ANYONE......I WAS GIVEN A PACKAGE OF WILD RICE, BUT THERE WAS NO SEASONING PACKAGE WITH IT. CAN YOU PURCHASE THE SEASONING SEPARATELY? I SHOP AT KROGERS, AND THEY DID NOT HAVE A SEASONING PACKAGE FOR RICE. IF THEY DON'T SELL A PACKAGE OF RICE SEASONING, WHAT WOULD THE INGREDIENTS BE, SO I CAN MAKE IT MYSELF. THANK YOU.
Vodika
Dec 20, 2012
If you are not able to buy a season packet ( I have not seen them), just use 2 chicken boulion cubs, 1 Tbls of dried parsley, 1 Tbles of dried Thyme, 1/4 teasp nutmeg(freshly ground)about 4 or 5 swipes on the rasp, 1/4 teasp celery seed, 1/4 teasp galic powder, 1/4 teasp onion powderand 1/4 teasp of fennel seed, and adjust any of them to your tast
bonniehoffman 8194 574
Mar 13, 2013
I think the Uncle Ben's Long Grain and Wild Rice is what they are referring to.....should think you can find it in any grocery store. Comes in 6 oz. box. I use it to make baked pheasant, wonderful!
latula2003 0958930
Oct 29, 2012
I'm new with crock pots. Do you need to pre cook chicken or just toss it in there? Thank you
Vodika
Nov 04, 2012
I like to start by browning the meat in a skillet then cut it into cubs you don't have to cook it all the way through just put a seer on it for looks, your slow cooker wont do this and we all know we eat with our eyes first and browned meat looks better than a white boiled meat anyday.
onlymrsjdt 4480340
Apr 27, 2012
Thank you Mr. Food. All the recipes appear to be just plain ol' down home cookin---just like MaMa used to do
gunnysgt5 0927187
Feb 13, 2012
I LOVE YOUR RECIPES. I'M GOING TO TRY THE GOLDEN CHICKEN CASEEROLE TONIGHT? I'M THANKFUL I FOUND YOUR SITE.
Vodika
Dec 20, 2012
I have to agree, Mr. Food has a lot of realy good recipies and I tell every one I know about this site, and not 1 has not liked this site, every one have thank me for telling them about it.
critta86 0380818
Jan 30, 2012
gwenholcombe scroll down, the test kitchen left a comment for the revised portion
gwenholcombe 66926 28
Dec 16, 2011
The test kitchen stated that it revised a new version of slow cooked chicken and rice,where is it?
andrea 0679687
Oct 31, 2011
Do you actually use the seasoning packets or just the rice? If so, I assume they go in with the rice. Thanks!
LaurieAnn
Oct 21, 2011
Tried the new version and like it 100% better. Mu husband loves and raves about it.
jdenn 9739242
Oct 12, 2011
Thank you so much for revising this recipe. I will try it again soon. Some of your past recipes such as Creamy Tuna Twist and Italian Veggie Toss are regular standbys at my house.
Test Kitchen
Oct 06, 2011
Hi, all. We have updated this recipe to produce better results. The rice and broccoli are now added toward the end of the cooking time. We hope you enjoy this recipe, and we apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused you. Happy slow cookin'!
tamibaker2 6153033
Oct 03, 2011
This recipe sounded promising, but it turned out to be a salty, gloppy mess.
jdenn 9739242
Sep 23, 2011
I made this strictly according to the recipe. It has all the makings of a wonderful meal, except that it cooked too long. The broccoli altogether disappeared in the process, and the rice got mushy. I have to wonder if the recipe really was tested as printed. Cubed chicken should not take that long to cook; neither should the rice. And the broccoli needs only to be cooked or thawed in the process. It is such an appealing dish that I would like to see a revised, corrected version that produces a properly prepared product. Thank you.
mrsmoore18018
Apr 07, 2011
Just looking at the ingredients, I see this is a bit pricey for a slow cooker dish. Till you buy the soup and 2 packs of rice and the Velveeta, not to mention the chicken-- you'll have enough tied into it to buy a frozen crock-pot meal.
lphoebus 4032938
Apr 04, 2011
It had too much rice for the amount of liquid. needs more flavor. I used chicken broth instead of water.
bonsews 5596068
Apr 01, 2011
I really liked this slow cooker recipe, made just half and it was lots for 4 people. The broccoli was overcooked so I would add it later next time or cook it separately. The rice was not mushy at all. Bonnie
betka23 8762978
Feb 15, 2011
I did not like this recipe, the rice was too mushy, and you said 6 to 8 hours and mine was overdone in 5 hours. It needs something too bland.
Shannon332
Oct 30, 2010
YUM!! I added some bacon bites and an tablespoon of basil! This was a delight to prepare because it was a 1,2,3 meal. :)
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