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Comforting Crockpot Chicken and Rice Delight

Crockpot Chicken and Rice Recipe made approachable with clear cues, pantry staples, and flexible swaps.
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Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup diced onions
  • 2 cups mixed vegetables carrots, peas, bell peppers
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sear the chicken breasts on both sides for about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Place the seared chicken breasts in the crockpot.
  4. Add diced onions and mixed vegetables over the chicken in the crockpot.
  5. Sprinkle dried thyme evenly over the mixture, and add the rice on top.
  6. Pour in the chicken broth over the top of the rice.
  7. Set the crockpot to low and cook for 6-7 hours, or high for 3-4 hours.
  8. Once done, shred the chicken directly in the pot using two forks, then stir everything together gently.
  9. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if necessary, then serve.