This comforting classic is one of Pinterest’s most searched crockpot recipes because it creates a complete meal in one pot. The chicken becomes tender while the rice absorbs all of the delicious flavors from the broth and seasonings.

Servings

6 servings

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

6 hours on LOW

Total Time

6 hours 15 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
• 1 cup long-grain rice
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 carrots, diced
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup frozen peas

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Ingredients

Dice the onion, carrots, and celery into small pieces. Cutting the vegetables into similar sizes helps them cook evenly.

Place the vegetables in the bottom of the slow cooker.

Step 2: Add the Chicken

Place the chicken thighs on top of the vegetables.

Season the chicken with garlic powder, thyme, salt, and pepper.

Pour the chicken broth into the slow cooker.

Step 3: Slow Cook

Cover and cook on LOW for approximately 5 hours.

During this time, the chicken slowly becomes tender while the vegetables soften and flavor the broth.

Step 4: Add the Rice

Remove the cooked chicken temporarily.

Stir the uncooked rice into the broth mixture.

Return the chicken to the slow cooker and cover again.

Cook for an additional hour until the rice becomes tender and has absorbed much of the liquid.

Step 5: Finish and Serve

Stir in the frozen peas and let them heat through for about 5 minutes.

Serve the chicken whole or shred it into the rice mixture.

This hearty meal is perfect for busy weeknights and tastes even better the next day.