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.
2 Ingredients
SERVES 6-
Boneless chicken breasts1.5 lb
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Long-grain white rice1 cup
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Chicken broth2 cups
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Heavy cream1/2 cup
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Carrots1 cup, diced
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Frozen peas1 cup
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Onion1 small, diced
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Garlic cloves3, minced
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Italian seasoning1 tsp
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Salt1 tsp
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Black pepper1/2 tsp
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Fresh parsley2 tbsp
3 Instructions
Place the diced onion, carrots and garlic in the bottom of the crockpot.
Season the chicken with Italian seasoning, salt and black pepper.
Place the chicken over the vegetables.
Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream.
Cover and cook on LOW for about 3 hours until the chicken is fully cooked.
Remove the chicken and keep it covered.
Stir the uncooked rice into the cooking liquid.
Cover and cook for another 45 to 60 minutes until the rice is tender.
Add the frozen peas during the final 10 minutes.
Slice or shred the chicken and return it to the crockpot.
Stir everything together and let it rest for 5 minutes.
Garnish with fresh parsley and serve.
4 Nutrition
PER SERVING5 Tips
Chef Tip 1
Check the rice while it cooks because different types can need different amounts of liquid.
Chef Tip 2
Let the finished dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the sauce can settle.
