Crock Pot Cheesy Broccoli Chicken and Rice
Crock Pot Cheesy Broccoli Chicken and Rice is the definition of home-cooked comfort food. Your family will be licking their plates clean!
Equipment
- Slow Cooker
- Microwave
Ingredients
- 1 cup brown rice uncooked
- 1 small yellow onion peeled and chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 2.5 cups low-sodium chicken broth plus up to 1 cup extra
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 cups broccoli florets cut into smaller pieces as needed
- 0.5 cup sour cream
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
- Fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- To a slow cooker, add rice, onion, garlic, and dried thyme. Pour chicken broth over rice.
- Season chicken all over with onion powder and salt. Then rub both sides with Dijon mustard. Place in the slow cooker on top of rice.
- Cover and cook on HIGH for 2 hours or on LOW for 5-6 hours.
- Uncover the slow cooker and transfer chicken to a cutting board. Once cool enough to handle, chop chicken into small pieces.
- Steam broccoli in the microwave and then drain. Add steamed broccoli to the slow cooker and stir to combine.
- Add sour cream and chopped chicken to the slow cooker and stir to combine. Test rice for doneness - add up to 1 cup more of broth as needed if rice is not fully cooked.
- Sprinkle cheddar cheese all over the top of the chicken and rice mixture.
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on HIGH for another 30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the rice is soft. Serve warm with chopped parsley on top for garnish, if desired.
Notes
You can use frozen broccoli florets that steam in the bag. Use 2/3 of a 10-ounce package, or the full bag for more veggies. For fresh broccoli, steam in a microwave-safe bowl with 1.5 tbsp water and a plate on top for 2.5-4 minutes.