Description
A creamy one-pot meal blending tender chicken, perfectly al dente rice, and a rich parmesan-infused broth. This hassle-free slow cooker recipe delivers comforting elegance with hands-off cooking and bold umami flavors.
Ingredients
Chicken breast, 2 lbs diced
Instant rice, 1 cup (16 oz package)
Vegetable broth, 2 cups (16 oz)
Grated parmesan, 1/2 cup (1 oz)
Instructions
Combine chicken, broth, and parmesan in slow cooker. Stir to evenly coat chicken
Cover and cook on LOW for 5 hours or until chicken reaches 165°F
Shred cooked chicken using two forks. Add uncooked rice, stir well
Cook uncovered for 20 minutes until rice reaches ideal doneness
Gently fold rice into chicken mixture. Adjust seasoning if needed before serving
Notes
Use fresh lemon juice after cooking to brighten flavors
Verify rice is gluten-free if needed
Use LOW setting only for best results
Let rest 10 minutes before serving
Pre-boil rice beforehand to prevent excess moisture
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 60mg