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Crockpot Chicken and Rice

Crock pot chicken and rice is a full meal with tender chicken, vibrant veggies, and seasoned rice.

Ingredients :

  • 1 ½ cups reduced sodium chicken broth
  • 2 large carrots peeled and finely diced
  • ½ onion finely diced
  • ½ cup chopped roasted red peppers
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 2 cups instant brown rice
  • ⅓ cup milk
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Directions :

  • In a 4-quart crockpot, stir together the broth, carrots, onion, red peppers, Italian seasoning, garlic, salt, and pepper.
  • Add chicken breasts, cover, and cook on high for 2 hours or low for 4 hours.
  • When chicken is cooked, remove and place on a cutting board.
  • Stir in the peas and rice, cover, and cook on high for 15 minutes.
  • When chicken is cool enough to handle, slice thinly.
  • After 15 minutes, stir the chicken, milk, and cheese into the crockpot. Cover and cook on high for 15 more minutes, until cheese is melted and rice is tender.
  • Serve immediately.