Andi’s crockpot chicken and rice is an easy meal that requires almost no prep work. It cooks while you go about your day. All you have to do is add a vegetable and dinner is ready.
Creamy rice and tender chicken makes for a popular meal. Just stir it all together and add it to a slow cooker and like magic dinner will be ready when you are.
We grew up eating chicken and rice. It was comforting, filling and always popular.
I believe a friend had brought it over after a baby was born and we liked it so much she requested the recipe. It was an oven baked chicken and rice that was tasty.
So when I saw this crockpot recipe from my husband’s aunt, I knew we had to try it. Of course it was a hit with my family now too.
Making Chicken and Rice in a Slow Cooker
Recipes really don’t get much easier than this. It is basically a dump and go recipe. Just stir together some water, cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, onion soup mix and spices.
Then you stir in some rice. I used a mix of white rice and brown rice.
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You can use pretty much any rice you want, but long grain rice works well. Now just put some chicken on top.
Strips of chicken breast work well because they cook evenly. I used chicken tenderloins.
You can use skinless boneless chicken thighs if you prefer. You can even use bone in chicken if you want, just make sure it is cooked through with a meat thermometer before serving it.
Okay, that’s really all there is to say. This recipe is so simple but so good. I just know you are going to love it.
Slow Cooker Chicken and Rice
Ingredients
- 1½ cups long grain rice
- 3 cups water
- 1 1 oz. packet dry onion soup mix
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 10.5 oz. can cream of mushroom soup
- 1 10.5 oz. can cream of chicken soup
- 2 pounds chicken breasts
Instructions
- Spray slow cooker insert with nonstick cooking spray.
- Stir together 1½ cups long grain rice, 3 cups water, 1 1 oz. packet dry onion soup mix, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon ground black pepper, 1 10.5 oz. can cream of mushroom soup, and 1 10.5 oz. can cream of chicken soup in slow cooker.
- Layer 2 pounds chicken breasts on top of rice mixture.
- Cook on low for 5-7 hours or high for 3.5-4 hours. Check to make sure the rice is cooked to you liking and the chicken is 165°F before serving.
- Serve chicken over rice or shred it and stir it in.
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Do you think this would work if I cut the rice amount in half, omitted the cream of chicken, and cut back on the water, maybe by half, and used 10-12 oz chicken? I also plan on adding a small can of (drained) mushroom pieces. I want to be sure there’s enough liquid to cook the rice without getting too dry or mushy.
I’m only feeding 2 seniors with smaller appetites and by the 3rd day, we start getting tired of leftovers. This sounds good and would keep the kitchen cooler than turning on the oven in the heat of the Texas summer.
Thanks!
It’s hard to say exactly how much to cut back on the rice and water without trying it. I would use a smaller crockpot if you have one. That way it isn’t a tiny amount of food spread across a large surface area. I am sure it would work, it just might take a couple of tries to get it just right.
I got this recipe many years ago and my family has enjoyed it often. I’ve never made it in the slow cooker. I’ve made it very much like yours with the exception of the oven and I use bone in chicken. The chicken does get crispy on just the top part. I cook it at 400 degrees ( yep, I know that is a hot oven) for an hour and a half in a Dutch oven or for just a bit shorter time in a 9X13 pan.
Can’t wait to try it in the slow cooker.
I love it made in the oven as well. This crockpot version is just a bit easier to make on a workday!
Oh my gosh where did u get that crock pot? That is the nearest thing. This recipe looks yummy. Did u cook ur chicken from frozen or thawed state? Thank u.
Thank you! I really like the casserole style crockpots. Walmart and Target both carry them. For food safety, it is best to use defrosted chicken but I have tried it both ways with success.
Just put it in the crockpot, we’ll see
I hope you enjoy it!
Your memory serves you correct. It was Paula who brought us chicken and rice after one of your siblings was born. Boy did that hit the spot. I can’t wait to make it in the slow cooker. Great idea!!
I thought that is where the recipe came from, but I wasn’t 100% sure!