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Slow Cooked Chicken, Rice, and Broccoli with Cheddar Cheese

Slow Cooked Chicken, Rice, and Broccoli with Cheddar Cheese

A delicious slow cooker dish featuring chicken, rice, broccoli, and cheddar cheese for a comforting meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • slow cooker

Ingredients
  

Rice and Broccoli Mixture

  • 1 cup minute brown rice
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
  • 12 oz frozen broccoli florets
  • 2 cups extra sharp cheddar cheese

Chicken

  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into small bite-size pieces

Instructions
 

Cooking Steps

  • Pour the rice in the bottom of your slow cooker. Pour broth on top of the rice. Sprinkle in the garlic, salt and pepper.
  • Cut the chicken breasts into small bite size pieces. Spread them evenly in the slow cooker.
  • Evenly place the broccoli on top of the chicken breasts.
  • Cover and cook on LOW for about 2-4 hours, until chicken is cooked through and rice is cooked through.
  • Salt and pepper to taste. Stir in 1 cup of the cheddar. Then sprinkle the remaining cheese on top.
  • Scoop onto serving plates and enjoy!

Notes

For extra cheesiness, place under the broiler for 2 minutes after cooking.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 35gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 10mg
Keyword Broccoli, Casserole, Cheddar Cheese, comfort food, Rice, Slow Cooked Chicken
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