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Easy Creamy Crockpot Chicken and Rice Recipe with Vegetables for Perfect Comfort Meal

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A comforting and easy crockpot recipe featuring tender chicken, creamy rice, and fresh vegetables that cooks itself for a perfect cozy meal.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into chunks
  • 1 ½ cups long-grain white rice, rinsed
  • 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup diced carrots (fresh or frozen)
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. Rinse the rice under cold water until it runs clear to remove excess starch (about 1-2 minutes). Dice the chicken into bite-sized chunks, chop onion, carrots, and celery, and mince garlic.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together chicken broth and softened cream cheese until mostly smooth.
  3. Place chopped onion, garlic, carrots, celery, and chicken pieces at the bottom of the crockpot. Sprinkle dried thyme, parsley, salt, and pepper evenly over the top.
  4. Pour the rinsed rice over the chicken and vegetables, then gently pour the broth and cream cheese mixture on top. Avoid stirring.
  5. Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 4 to 5 hours. Check rice texture around 4 hours; cook another 30 minutes if needed.
  6. About 20 minutes before the end of cooking, stir in frozen peas (do not thaw).
  7. When cooking completes, gently stir everything to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Let rest with lid off for 5-10 minutes to thicken slightly.

Notes

Use brown rice for nuttier flavor and more fiber but increase cooking time to 6-7 hours. For dairy-free, substitute cream cheese with plant-based cream alternatives. Add frozen peas near the end to keep texture. Avoid opening lid frequently to prevent extended cooking time. Spray crockpot insert with non-stick spray for easier cleanup.

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