Description
This slow cooker chicken and rice recipe is easy, flavorful, and perfect for busy weeknights. Enjoy tender chicken with creamy rice!
Ingredients
Scale
- 680 g Chicken Thighs
- 250 g Long-Grain Rice
- 960 ml Chicken Broth
- 1 medium Onion, chopped
- 4 cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 medium Carrots, diced
- 30 ml Olive Oil
- Salt, to taste
- Black Pepper, to taste
- Paprika, to taste
- Thyme, to taste
Instructions
- Start by chopping your onions and dicing your carrots. This should take about 5 minutes.
- In a skillet, heat 30 ml of olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for 3–4 minutes, until they are translucent and fragrant. Toss in the minced garlic and sauté for an additional 1 minute.
- Transfer the sautéed onion and garlic to the slow cooker. Add chicken thighs, long-grain rice, chicken broth, and diced carrots. Season with salt, pepper, paprika, and thyme to taste.
- Stir the mixture until well combined. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours. Avoid opening the lid during the cooking process.
- After 6 hours, check that the chicken is fully cooked and the rice is tender. Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
Avoid overcooking the chicken to prevent it from becoming dry. Use fresh herbs before serving for enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 120mg