Description
Craving something warm, creamy, and comforting that practically cooks itself? This Family Crockpot Chicken and Rice Casserole is the answer to your busy day prayers. It’s an easy recipe made with simple ingredients like chicken, rice, creamy soup, and melted cheese—all slow-cooked to perfection. Whether you’re looking for quick dinner ideas, meal prep solutions, or comforting food ideas for the whole family, this dish checks every box. Ideal for weeknight dinners or cozy weekends, it’s a must-try crockpot meal that’s guaranteed to become a repeat favorite!
Ingredients
1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 cup long grain white rice
1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
10.5 oz can cream of chicken soup
10.5 oz can cream of mushroom soup
1/2 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
Salt and pepper to taste
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Fresh parsley for garnish
Nonstick cooking spray
Instructions
1. Spray the Crockpot with nonstick spray and place chicken breasts at the bottom. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
2. In a bowl, mix the cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, and chicken broth until smooth.
3. Stir in the uncooked rice, then pour the mixture over the chicken in the Crockpot.
4. Cover and cook on LOW for 4–5 hours, or until the chicken is fully cooked and the rice is tender.
5. Remove chicken, shred with two forks, then return it to the Crockpot. Stir to combine.
6. Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese on top, cover, and let it melt for 10 minutes.
7. Serve warm, topped with remaining cheese and chopped parsley.
Notes
Long grain white rice works best; avoid quick-cooking rice to prevent mushiness.
Add frozen peas or cooked broccoli at the end for extra nutrition and texture.
To make it extra creamy, stir in a splash of heavy cream just before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-5 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: easy dinner, crockpot meal, family recipe, comfort food, slow cooker chicken, rice casserole