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Dreamy Crockpot Chicken and Rice

Cheryl Malik
Cheryl Malik Posted: 04/03/20 Updated: 01/21/22
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Crockpot chicken and rice
Crockpot chicken and rice
Crockpot chicken and rice
Crockpot chicken and rice
Crockpot chicken and rice

This chicken and rice is positively dreamy! It’s creamy and rich, like a risotto, but made in the Crockpot! It cooks to perfection while you do… well, anything else! Perfectly cheesy but still made with simple, real ingredients, it’s hearty and family-friendly. Perfect as leftovers, too.

Why This Recipe Is So Good

  • This Crockpot version of my Instant Pot chicken and rice was highly requested by readers! It’s another method of making creamy, cheesy, delicious comfort food.
  • This recipe only takes a few ingredients and a few easy steps. Just cook the onion and chicken, pop everything into the Crockpot, and in a couple of hours, you have the perfect, family-friendly dinner.
  • We are huge fans of recipes that use ingredients that you probably already have. This Crockpot chicken and rice recipe is so easy to throw together for an effortless, yet filling and delicious dinner.

How To Make It

  1. Add butter to a skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté the onions and garlic, then add the chicken and sauté until the sides are opaque.
  2. Transfer the chicken and onions mixture to the Crockpot, along with all the other ingredients except for the Parmesan. Cover the Crockpot and cook for 3-4 hours on high, or until everything is creamy and the rice is tender.
  3. Stir in the Parmesan and cook for another 5 minutes or so, until the cheese is melted. Give a good stir and serve.
Instructions for Crockpot chicken and rice

Chef’s Tips

  • The chicken and rice may look like they’re not cooking for the first 2 hours, so don’t stress if it takes 3-4 hours to reach creamy perfection.
  • Parmesan cheese is optional but highly recommended for ultimate creaminess. Fresh Parmesan will make this taste more like risotto, but you can also use shredded cheese if you don’t have Parmesan on hand.
Close up of chicken and rice

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Crockpot chicken and rice in a bowl
4.85 from 20 votes

Dreamy Crockpot Chicken and Rice

Prep:15 minutes
Cook:4 hours
Total:4 hours 15 minutes
A super rich and creamy chicken and rice made in the Crockpot for an easy, family-friendly dinner. Like a rich risotto with a little lemon juice, a touch of white wine, and parmesan, this recipe is sure to be a new favorite.
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6 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pounds chicken breasts about 2-3 breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 cups chicken stock
  • ¼ cup white wine
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 ½ tablespoons lemon juice from one lemon
  • 1 ½ cups white rice rinsed
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese
  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt plus more or less to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper plus more or less to taste

Equipment

  • Crockpot or slow cooker

Instructions 

  • Sauté onions and garlic in the butter in skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and sauté until sides are opaque.
  • Transfer the chicken, onions, and garlic along with all the ingredients except the cheese to a Crockpot. Cover and cook for 3-4 hours on high, or until creamy and rice is tender.
  • Stir in shredded cheese and cook another 5 minutes or so, until cheese is melted. Stir and serve.

Notes

  • Parmesan: Optional but highly recommended. Can sub with shredded cheese.
  • Cooking notes: Chicken and rice may not appear to cook for first 2 hours. 
  • Rice used here is plain white rice, not instant.
 
Recipe yields approximately 6 servings. Actual number of servings will depend on your preferred portion sizes.
Nutritional values shown are general guidelines and reflect information for 1 serving out of 6 using the ingredients listed. Actual macros may vary slightly depending on specific brands and types of ingredients used.
To determine the weight of one serving, prepare the recipe as instructed. Weigh the finished recipe, then divide the weight of the finished recipe (not including the weight of the container the food is in) by 6. Result will be the weight of one serving.

Video

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Nutrition Information

Serving: 1serving, Calories: 507kcal, Carbohydrates: 46g, Protein: 38g, Fat: 17g, Saturated Fat: 9g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 5g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 109mg, Sodium: 1281mg, Potassium: 703mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 4g, Vitamin A: 403IU, Vitamin C: 5mg, Calcium: 233mg, Iron: 1mg, Net Carbs: 45g

Number of total servings shown is approximate. Actual number of servings will depend on your preferred portion sizes.

 

Nutritional values shown are general guidelines and reflect information for 1 serving using the ingredients listed, not including any optional ingredients. Actual macros may vary slightly depending on specific brands and types of ingredients used.

 

To determine the weight of one serving, prepare the recipe as instructed. Weigh the finished recipe, then divide the weight of the finished recipe (not including the weight of the container the food is in) by the desired number of servings. Result will be the weight of one serving.

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  1. Cassie says

    Posted on 2/2/22 at 4:53 pm

    Sorry to say I made this and it was a flop! The rice is so mushy almost like mashed potatoes. The flavor is almost non existent. I would say just coke the Eric’s in the side and add seasonings.2 stars

    Reply
    • Anna Claire | 40 Aprons TeamAnna Claire | 40 Aprons Team says

      Posted on 2/3/22 at 10:30 pm

      Were so sorry this didn’t work out for you, Cassie. While we didn’t have this experience and many readers have enjoyed this recipe, we appreciate you sharing your honest feedback.5 stars

      Reply
  2. Donna C. says

    Posted on 11/5/21 at 8:09 pm

    Delicious! I made it for the first time tonight (and made a double batch), and it was so good! I used 2 lbs. of chicken tenders and a jumbo onion and doubled every other ingredient. A double batch fed 5 adults all of whom had seconds and there were 2 or 3 servings left over. Thanks so much for a new recipe to add to my winter rotation!5 stars

    Reply
    • Anna Claire | 40 Aprons TeamAnna Claire | 40 Aprons Team says

      Posted on 11/7/21 at 6:58 pm

      So glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for sharing your experience. 🙂5 stars

      Reply
  3. Dana says

    Posted on 8/20/21 at 9:20 am

    Do you think some sliced baby portobello mushrooms could be added when sauteing the onions?

    Reply
    • Anna Claire | 40 Aprons TeamAnna Claire | 40 Aprons Team says

      Posted on 8/22/21 at 2:50 pm

      Absolutely! Baby portobello mushrooms would be a great addition. You could also dice them and add toward the end of the sautéing step so they’re not overcooked or tough, and so you get mushrooms in every bite.5 stars

      Reply
  4. Lisa says

    Posted on 7/21/21 at 3:21 pm

    Excellent recipe! Made as stated except I didn’t have wine, so I substituted apple cider vinegar. It turned out great! Thank you!5 stars

    Reply
    • Megan | 40 Aprons TeamMegan | 40 Aprons Team says

      Posted on 7/21/21 at 3:50 pm

      Thanks for the review, Lisa! So happy you loved it!

      Reply
  5. Chelsea says

    Posted on 5/28/21 at 9:26 am

    Would this work cooking on low for 6-8 hours? Thanks!

    Reply
    • Megan | 40 Aprons TeamMegan | 40 Aprons Team says

      Posted on 7/16/21 at 12:11 am

      We haven’t tried it on low, but the lower heat for a longer time might affect the texture of the rice too much. It could come out mushy or gummy. If you try it, let us know!

      Reply
  6. Liz says

    Posted on 1/20/21 at 5:03 pm

    Made this for the first for dinner tonight. I love risotto and this has the texture and I love about it! This recipe is definitely a keeper to my comfort food rotation. So yummy! I’m sautéing mushrooms to add to the top and serving with an arugula salad dressed with red wine vinaigrette. So fancy!5 stars

    Reply
  7. Teri Castrop says

    Posted on 11/5/20 at 7:13 am

    I have some left over gruyere cheese. Do you think I could use it in place of the Parmesan?

    Reply
    • Savannah | 40 Aprons Team says

      Posted on 11/5/20 at 9:17 am

      We have not tested that method, but please let us know how it goes! Sounds like it could be yummy.5 stars

      Reply
  8. 27EPPS says

    Posted on 9/30/20 at 12:18 pm

    I’m so excited to make this!! If I replaced 1/2 cup of the rice with riced cauliflower (I LOVE CAULIFLOWER) could I put the rice cauliflower in the slow cooker the entire cook time? Or would I add it later on? XO

    Reply
    • Savannah | 40 Aprons Team says

      Posted on 11/6/20 at 11:23 am

      We think it could work well for the cauliflower rice to be in the Crockpot the entire time!5 stars

      Reply
  9. Catherine says

    Posted on 4/13/20 at 11:41 pm

    I used this recipe but just cooked it on the stovetop in a pot (didn’t have time to wait for the crockpot / don’t have an instant pot) and it worked out great. I added peas and cherry tomatoes and it was delicious. Thanks!5 stars

    Reply
    • Cheryl MalikCheryl Malik says

      Posted on 5/13/20 at 11:37 pm

      Awesome!!

      Reply
    • JASMIN GARCIA says

      Posted on 1/15/21 at 12:45 pm

      Would it be ok to leave out the wine?

      Reply
      • Savannah | 40 Aprons Team says

        Posted on 1/19/21 at 9:31 am

        Sure!5 stars

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