SLOW COOKER NO PEEK CHICKEN & RICE
Just layer, set, and forget! This creamy, comforting dish delivers tender chicken and perfectly cooked rice without any peeking needed.
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Servings: 6
Ingredients
Base Layer:
- 1 cup minute rice uncooked
- 1½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 packet onion soup mix
Creamy Sauce:
- 1 can 10.5 oz cream of chicken soup
- 1 can 10.5 oz cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
Optional Add-ins:
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 cup frozen carrots
- 1 can mushrooms drained
- 2 green onions chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
For Serving:
- Fresh parsley chopped
- Extra black pepper
- Buttered dinner rolls
Instructions
- Spray 6-quart slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray.
- Spread minute rice evenly across bottom.
- Place chicken breasts on top of rice.
- In bowl, whisk together both soups and chicken broth until smooth.
- Pour soup mixture evenly over chicken and rice.
- Sprinkle onion soup mix over top.
- Cover and cook on LOW 6-7 hours (DO NOT PEEK!).
- If using frozen vegetables, add during last 30 minutes.
- Let rest 10 minutes before serving.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
- Make Ahead: Combine soups night before
- Storage: Keeps 3 days refrigerated
- Reheating: Add splash of broth when warming
- Rice: Must use minute rice for proper cooking
- Chicken: Similar-sized pieces for even cooking
- Important: Don't lift lid during cooking