How to cook Chicken and Yellow Rice in a Slow Cooker

Tender shredded chicken mingles with fragrant yellow rice, onion, and bay leaf for a cozy Southern-style one-pot meal.

The slow cooker transforms everyday pantry staples into a bowl of golden, savory comfort that practically cooks itself.

Servings

4

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

5 hours

Ingredients

7

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless chicken breasts
  • 5 cups of chicken broth
  • 2 cups of yellow rice
  • 1 medium yellow onion
  • 3 bay leaves
  • Salt
  • Pepper

Instructions

  1. Put chicken, whole onion, and bay leaves in the crock pot.
  2. Add 4 cups of broth to the pot.
  3. Cook for 4 hours on high or until the chicken is fully cooked.
  4. Remove onion and bay leaves.
  5. Add the remaining broth and rice to the pot and mix well.
  6. Cook for 1 hour or until rice is cooked.
  7. Add salt and pepper to taste

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