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Slow Cooker Angel Chicken and Rice

Slow Cooker Angel Chicken and Rice
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Slow Cooker Angel Chicken and Rice is a comforting, creamy, and easy one-pot meal featuring tender chicken breasts and flavorful long-grain white rice slow-cooked to perfection with savory broth, aromatic onions, garlic, and Parmesan cheese. Perfect for busy weeknights or relaxing weekends, it offers a rich, family-friendly dish with minimal cleanup and great potential for meal prep and leftovers.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice, rinsed
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream or half and half
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Italian herbs (dried mix of basil, oregano, thyme)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the aromatics: Sauté diced onion and minced garlic in olive oil or butter over medium heat until soft and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes. This step unlocks essential flavors for the entire dish.
  2. Layer the slow cooker ingredients: Place the chicken breasts at the bottom of the slow cooker. Evenly spread the rinsed rice over the chicken. Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream, then sprinkle the sautéed onion and garlic on top. Season with salt, pepper, and Italian herbs.
  3. Cook low and slow: Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or on high for 2-3 hours, until the chicken is thoroughly cooked and the rice is tender. Avoid opening the lid frequently to keep the steam trapped.
  4. Shred and mix: Once cooked, shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker using two forks, then stir everything together until the rice is creamy and well combined with the chicken and seasonings.
  5. Finish with cheese: Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese on top and gently stir it in until melted and fully integrated, giving the dish a lovely cheesy finish.

Notes

  • Rinse your rice before cooking to remove excess starch and prevent clumping.
  • Use fresh herbs like basil or parsley near the end to brighten up the dish.
  • Avoid overcooking; check rice doneness early as slow cooker times may vary.
  • Add heavy cream in the last 30 minutes of cooking to maintain its richness.
  • Let the dish rest covered for 10 minutes after cooking to thicken and settle flavors.

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