Description

This Slow Cooker Chicken And Rice combines tender chicken and wholesome brown rice, all cooked to perfection with flavorful spices and creamy cottage cheese. It’s a comforting dish that makes for a quick weeknight dinner or a nourishing meal any day!

Ingredients

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1 medium yellow onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup uncooked long-grain brown rice
1½ teaspoons sea salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 ½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 ½ cups low-sodium chicken broth
¾ cup low-fat cottage cheese
1 teaspoon tamari
½ teaspoon poultry seasoning
½ teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
4 cups broccoli florets, chopped into medium-sized pieces
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

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Instructions

In a slow cooker, combine the onion, garlic, rice, salt, pepper, and chicken broth; stir to mix well.
Place the chicken breasts into the rice mixture and drizzle with olive oil.
Cover the slow cooker and cook on HIGH for 3 to 3.5 hours, until the rice is tender and the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
Afterward, remove the chicken from the slow cooker and rest it for 5 minutes before chopping into 1–1½-inch chunks.
In the meantime, blend the cottage cheese and cream of chicken ingredients until smooth.
Return the chopped chicken to the slow cooker along with the broccoli florets and the blended cottage cheese mixture; stir gently to incorporate.
Top with shredded cheddar cheese, cover, and cook for an additional 15 to 20 minutes until broccoli is tender and cheese is melted.

Notes

For a creamier texture, ensure the cottage cheese is blended well until smooth.
You can substitute the broccoli with other vegetables like spinach or peas if preferred.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 430
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 790mg
Fat: 14g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 49g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 34g
Cholesterol: 95mg