Slow Cooker Cheesy Chicken and Rice – Irresistible 4-Ingredient Comfort
A simple slow cooker meal with chicken, rice, and cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Lactose
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
- Add rice, chicken broth, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Cook on low for 4 hours.
- Shred chicken with two forks.
- Stir in shredded cheese until melted.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- Do not use instant rice.
- Add vegetables like peas or carrots if desired.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg