Basic Slow Cooker Garlic Chicken with Rice & Broccoli
This slow cooker garlic chicken with broccoli & rice meal is a simple, healthy, family-friendly dinner with minimal prep.
Servings 6 servings
Calories 320kcal
Cost $1.75
Equipment
- 1 Slow Cooker
Ingredients
- 1.5-2 lbs frozen chicken breasts or thighs
- 2 cups frozen broccoli
- 1 cup uncooked rice white or brown
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 2-4 tbsp butter or olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1-2 tbsp soy sauce or coconut aminos optional
Instructions
- Add the base: Place frozen chicken in the slow cooker. Pour in chicken broth and add garlic, salt, pepper and butter (or olive oil.)
- Cook the chicken: Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked and tender
- Shred and return: Remove the chicken, shred it with two forks, then return it to the slow cooker.
- Add the rice: Stir in the uncooked rice. Cover and cook for another 1-2 hours, until the rice is soft and absorbed the liquid.
- Add the broccoli last: Stir in frozen broccoli about 2--30 minutes before serving so it stays bright and doesn't get overly soft.
- Adjust and serve: Tast and adjust seasoning. Add a splash of soy sauce or coconut aminos if you want a little extra depth.