Creamy Chicken and Rice
1. Overview
This chicken and rice is soft, creamy and comforting with simple ingredients. Tender chicken cooks with carrots, onion and garlic before rice is added near the end. A little cream brings everything together. Fresh parsley gives the finished dish a fresh touch and makes it a meal that feels warm and homemade.
Why You'll Love It
- ✓ Classic Homestyle Comfort: Tender chicken and fluffy rice cooked in savory chicken broth and cream for the ultimate nostalgic comfort food.
- ✓ All-in-One Slow Cooker Dinner: Protein, carbs, and vegetables simmer harmoniously in one vessel for effortless family dinners and minimal cleanup.
- ✓ Creamy Risotto-Like Texture: The rice slowly absorbs chicken broth and heavy cream, achieving a rich, luxurious consistency without standing at the stove.
2. Ingredients
- 1 ½ lb Boneless chicken breasts
- 1 cup Long-grain white rice
- 2 cups Chicken broth
- ½ cup Heavy cream
- 1 cup, diced Carrots
- 1 cup Frozen peas
- 1 small, diced Onion
- 3, minced Garlic cloves
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp Salt
- ½ tsp Black pepper
- 2 tbsp Fresh parsley
3. Instructions
5 StepsSeason chicken breasts with onion powder, garlic powder, poultry seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
Place diced yellow onion in the bottom of the slow cooker, set chicken on top, and pour in chicken broth.
Cover and cook on LOW for 3.5 hours until chicken is tender. Remove chicken and dice into bite-sized chunks.
Add long-grain white rice and heavy cream to the slow cooker broth. Stir well, cover, and cook on HIGH for 40 to 45 minutes until rice is tender and creamy.
Fold the chicken back in, stir in a handful of peas or parsley, and season with fresh cracked pepper. Serve steaming hot in deep bowls.
