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Easy 5-Ingredient Crockpot Chicken and Rice Recipe for Perfect Meal Prep

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A simple, fuss-free crockpot recipe combining tender chicken and fluffy rice, perfect for meal prep and busy schedules. This comforting dish uses just five ingredients and cooks low and slow for a delicious, hands-off meal.

Ingredients

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  • 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 pounds / 700g)
  • 1 cup long grain white rice (190g)
  • 2 ½ cups chicken broth (600ml), preferably low-sodium
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch.
  2. Season the chicken breasts lightly with salt and pepper.
  3. Pour the rinsed rice evenly into the bottom of the crockpot.
  4. Sprinkle the garlic powder over the rice.
  5. Place the chicken breasts on top of the rice, ensuring they are not stacked too tightly.
  6. Carefully pour the chicken broth over the rice and chicken, spreading it evenly so it just covers them.
  7. Cover the crockpot and cook on low for about 4 to 5 hours. Check rice texture around 4 hours and cook longer if needed.
  8. Once cooked, shred the chicken directly in the crockpot using two forks.
  9. Stir gently to combine the shredded chicken with the rice and broth.
  10. Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt or pepper if needed.
  11. If the mixture is too thick, add a splash of broth or water to loosen it.
  12. Add optional vegetables if desired and warm for 10 minutes on the warm setting.
  13. Serve immediately or portion into containers for meal prep.

Notes

Do not lift the lid during cooking to prevent heat loss and mushy rice. Avoid cooking on high heat to keep chicken tender and rice fluffy. Rinse rice well before cooking to prevent stickiness. You can substitute brown rice but increase cooking time to 6-7 hours and add more broth if needed. Optional add-ins include frozen peas, mixed vegetables, fresh parsley, or green onions. For a low-carb option, substitute cauliflower rice added in the last 30 minutes. This recipe is forgiving and can be adapted for vegetarian diets by replacing chicken with tofu or chickpeas and using vegetable broth.

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