Easiest Slow Cooker Chicken and Rice Recipe
This easy slow cooker chicken and rice recipe is a comforting, hands-off meal perfect for busy days. Tender chicken thighs cook slowly with creamy condensed soup, milk, and seasoned rice, resulting in a flavorful, hearty dish that serves six.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 5 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 21 1/2 ounces condensed cream of chicken soup
- 3/4 cup milk
- 6 ounces long grain and wild rice with seasoning packet (Uncle Ben's Original Recipe preferred)
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs (or substitute chicken breasts)
Instructions
- Prepare the mixture: In a bowl, combine the condensed cream of chicken soup, milk, and the long grain and wild rice with seasoning packet. Stir thoroughly to mix all ingredients evenly.
- Arrange chicken: Place the boneless skinless chicken thighs at the bottom of the slow cooker, overlapping them as needed to fit in a single layer.
- Pour the mixture: Pour the soup and rice mixture evenly over the chicken in the slow cooker, ensuring the rice is well covered by the liquid.
- Cook: Cover the slow cooker with its lid and set it to cook on low heat for approximately 6 hours. The chicken will become tender and the rice will absorb the flavors as it cooks.
- Serve: Once cooked, gently fluff the rice and serve the chicken and rice hot, optionally garnishing with fresh herbs or a side of vegetables.
Notes
- You can substitute chicken thighs with chicken breasts if preferred, but thighs provide more moisture and flavor.
- Do not open the slow cooker lid during cooking to maintain temperature and cooking time.
- For a richer dish, consider adding sautéed onions or garlic to the mixture before cooking.
- If the rice is not fully cooked after 6 hours, extend cooking time by 15-30 minutes as needed.
