Slow Cooked Chicken, Rice, and Broccoli with Cheddar Delights!
A delicious and comforting dish featuring tender slow-cooked chicken, fluffy rice, and vibrant broccoli, all topped with melted cheddar cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chicken breasts
- 1 cup rice
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
Instructions
- In a slow cooker, place the chicken breasts at the bottom.
- Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and paprika on top of the chicken.
- Pour the chicken broth over the ingredients in the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until the chicken is tender.
- About 30 minutes before serving, add the rice and broccoli to the slow cooker.
- Once the rice is cooked and broccoli is tender, sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese on top and let it melt.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- For added flavor, marinate the chicken in your favorite spices before cooking.
- Feel free to substitute brown rice for white rice for a healthier option.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg