Crockpot Chicken And Rice
This Crockpot Chicken and Rice recipe is a simple, fuss-free meal that's perfect for those busy days when you crave home-cooked comfort. Tender chicken pieces, fluffy long-grain rice, and a mix of veggies like carrots and peas all cook together in a flavorful broth, seasoned just right with Italian spices.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts (boneless and skinless, sliced into 1-inch pieces)
- salt and pepper (to taste)
- 1½ cups long-grain white rice (uncooked)
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup carrots (chopped)
- 3½ cups chicken broth (low sodium)
- 2 cubes chicken bouillon
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- fresh parsley (for garnish)
Directions
- 1
Pat the chicken breasts dry and season generously with salt and pepper.
- 2
Begin by spreading the uncooked rice evenly at the bottom of the crockpot. Scatter the diced onion, peas, and minced garlic over the rice. Layer the sliced carrots on top. Place the seasoned chicken pieces atop the carrots.
- 3
In a saucepan, heat the chicken broth until it reaches a simmer. Add the chicken bouillon cubes to the simmering broth and stir until dissolved.
- 4
Pour the flavored broth over the ingredients already in the crockpot. Evenly sprinkle Italian seasoning over everything.
- 5
Cover and set the crockpot to cook on low for 5-6 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- 6
After cooking, gently stir to combine all ingredients. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste, if needed.
- 7
Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with freshly chopped parsley.