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Chicken broccoli and rice in a slow cooker with a large spoon in it.
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Slow Cooker Chicken Broccoli and Rice

This is my perfected recipe for chicken, broccoli and rice! It's got tender chicken, a creamy sauce and plenty of broccoli.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time6 hours 50 minutes
Total Time7 hours
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6
Author: Sarah Olson

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ lbs. boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • ½ tsp. salt
  • ¼ tsp. pepper
  • ¼ tsp. garlic powder
  • ½ tsp. onion powder
  • 21 oz. cream of chicken soup (2 small cans) do not add milk or water
  • 4 Tbsp. salted butter

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  • 3-4 cups cut broccoli (smallish bite sized pieces) 1 large head
  • 8 oz. sharp cheddar cheese shredded and divided
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 2 cups uncooked long-grain white rice, cooked separately according to package directions this is about 6 cups cooked rice

For Serving

  • sliced green onion
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Instructions

  • Place the chicken in the slow cooker and add seasonings.
  • Add the cans of cream of chicken soup and butter pats.
  • Place the lid on the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 6 hours.
  • Shred the chicken with two forks right in the slow cooker. Now add the broccoli and cook for 45 more minutes on HIGH.
  • While the dish is finishing cooking, cook your rice on the stove top or in a rice maker.
  • Check the broccoli for doneness, and cook longer if needed. Add the cooked hot rice, HALF of the cheese, and the sour cream to the chicken and sauce.
  • Stir everything together, and sprinkle over the remaining cheese. Replace the lid until the cheese melts; this will only take about 5 minutes.
  • For serving add black pepper and green onions if desired.

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Notes

Frozen broccoli works well in this recipe; the cooking time remains the same.
It’s very important to use freshly cooked long-grain rice. Trust me, if you want an outstanding meal, don’t use precooked packaged rice or Minute rice, and don’t cook the rice in the slow cooker.

Nutrition

Calories: 719kcal | Carbohydrates: 61g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 150mg | Sodium: 1353mg | Potassium: 738mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1221IU | Vitamin C: 41mg | Calcium: 348mg | Iron: 2mg

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