Description
This Easy Healthy Crockpot Chicken Rice is a comforting dish that combines tender chicken breasts, flavorful broth, and wholesome veggies. Perfect for a quick, healthy dinner!
Ingredients
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- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup carrots, diced
- 1 cup peas, tossed in last
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Place chicken, rice, onion, garlic, thyme, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, and chicken broth in your crockpot.
- Gently stir until everything is evenly submerged beneath the liquid.
- Cover and cook on low for 4–5 hours (or high for 2–3 hours) until rice is tender and chicken easily shreds with a fork.
- Remove the chicken to a plate, shred it with two forks, then stir the juicy pieces back into the rice mixture for even flavor.
- Fold in diced carrots and peas, cover, and allow to warm through for about 10 minutes.
- Turn off the crockpot, sprinkle chopped parsley on top, and fluff the rice with a fork before serving.
Notes
This dish can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
You can substitute brown rice for white, but cooking times may vary.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 457
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 57g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 82mg