Description
Tender chicken, rice, broccoli, and cheddar combine in a comforting slow-cooked dinner that’s both easy and satisfying.
Ingredients
450 g boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 2–4 cm pieces
120 ml sour cream or Greek yogurt
200 g sharp cheddar cheese, grated
480 ml chicken broth
15 ml Dijon mustard, optional
1 teaspoon dried thyme
0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
0.5 teaspoon onion powder
0.25 teaspoon salt, or to taste
0.25 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
190 g long-grain brown rice or risotto rice, rinsed
450 g broccoli florets, fresh or frozen
Instructions
1. Slice chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces measuring approximately 2 to 4 centimeters.
2. In the crockpot, combine chicken broth, sour cream or Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard if using, dried thyme, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Stir thoroughly.
3. Incorporate rinsed rice and chicken pieces into the crockpot, mixing until evenly combined. Top with broccoli florets.
4. Cover and cook on low for 3 to 4 hours or on high for 2 to 3 hours, until the chicken is cooked through, rice is tender, and broth is absorbed.
5. Stir half of the grated cheddar into the hot mixture. Sprinkle remaining cheese on the surface, cover, and let stand for 15 minutes to melt. Serve promptly.
Notes
For extra flavor, use freshly shredded cheddar and finish with chopped parsley before serving.
Use Greek yogurt for a tangier, protein-rich option.
Make sure to rinse your rice well to reduce starch and avoid clumping.
Always check for doneness before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Dinners
- Method: Crock Pot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 hearty portion
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: chicken, rice, crockpot, broccoli, cheddar, one-pot, slow cooker