Slow Cooked Chicken, Rice, and Broccoli with Cheddar Bliss
A hearty and flavorful meal combining tender chicken, fluffy rice, bright broccoli, and melted cheddar cheese, all cooked slowly for a perfect family dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-7 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds chicken breasts
- 1 cup rice
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
- Sprinkle garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper over the chicken.
- Add the rice and chicken broth into the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours.
- In the last 30 minutes of cooking, add the broccoli and cheddar cheese, and mix gently.
- Serve warm and enjoy.
Notes
- For richer flavor, sear the chicken before adding it to the slow cooker.
- Feel free to replace cheddar cheese with your favorite type.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Slow Cooked Chicken, Rice, Broccoli, Cheddar Cheese