Creamy Slow Chicken Rice (Print)
Crockpot-prepared juicy chicken with brown rice, veggies, and a velvety cheese sauce making a satisfying all-in-one dinner.
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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4 ½ to 5 ½ cups chicken broth (low-sodium)
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1 cup of long-grain brown rice
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1 cup frozen peas
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1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
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1 small shallot, chopped very finely (about 1/4 cup, or swap for 1/2 of a small yellow onion)
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1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
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½ teaspoon kosher salt
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1 ½ pounds of boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
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¼ teaspoon ground pepper
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1 teaspoon dried thyme
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1 ½ cups chopped carrots (roughly 4 medium-sized)
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½ cup sharp white cheddar, grated and divided
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½ cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
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Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
# Steps:
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Wash the rice under running water a few times to get rid of extra starch. In a pot, boil 2 cups of broth, toss in the rice, and cook it partially for 10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
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Spray a slow cooker (at least 5 quarts) lightly with nonstick spray. Mix in the par-cooked rice, chopped carrots, shallot, and Dijon mustard. Layer the chicken on top, then season with garlic powder, thyme, salt, and pepper. Add 2 ½ cups of broth.
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Put the lid on and cook on HIGH for 1 ½ to 2 hours. The chicken should be fully done by then.
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Take the chicken out and cover it to keep it warm. Stir the rice, veggies, and the liquid left in the slow cooker. Put the lid back on and keep cooking on HIGH for another hour to an hour and a half, or until the rice softens. If the mixture looks dry, splash in more broth.
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Add the frozen peas and Greek yogurt into the slow cooker and mix them in well. Cut up the chicken and return it to the pot along with a 1/4 cup of grated cheddar.
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Scatter the rest of the cheddar over the dish, put the lid back on, and cook on HIGH for a few minutes until the cheese is melted. Serve hot, and sprinkle parsley on top if you like.
# Additional Notes:
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Unrinsed or older rice can take more time to soften, so adjust timing based on your slow cooker.
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Cooking the rice briefly beforehand helps avoid it being undercooked in the slow cooker.