Sharing is caring!

This Slow Cooker Chicken and Rice is a hearty and cozy dinner that everyone loves!

This Slow Cooker Cheesy Chicken and Rice is a staple at my house! Tender chicken, flavorful rice and corn all in a creamy, cheesy sauce.  Just 6 ingredients and a few seasonings and you will have a family friendly dinner that is sure to be a hit.

There is nothing I love more an easy dinner that I can just throw in the slow cooker that everyone will love and this Slow Cooker Cheesy Chicken Rice fits the bill.

I love that I can just throw everything in the slow cooker and have a delicious, hearty, flavorful dinner that everyone enjoys.  Whenever I find a dinner that everyone in my house likes that makes me happy!  And for it to be in the slow cooker? That’s a double win!

This dish is full of tender chicken, rice and corn in a cheesy sauce that everyone loves.

This dish is a comfort meal and a weekly staple in my house because it is so easy to make!

I love that you can customize this to your family’s taste, you can add different veggies, use a different flavor rice, change the cream of soup.  You can make this recipe your own to fit your family’s tastes.

Can we also take a minute to talk about what a crowd-pleaser this dish is?  Everyone loves a good chicken and rice dish and this one is just so family friendly and perfect for those upcoming chilly nights.  

Next time you want an easy dinner everyone will love throw these ingredients together and let the slow cooker take care of the rest! 

I promise your whole family will love this Slow Cooker Cheesy Chicken and Rice. 

You will want to make this dinner again and again! We do!

WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS

• Easy and fast.
• Crowd-pleaser.
• Full of flavor.
• Kid friendly.
• A set it and forget it meal.
• Perfect for weeknights.
• Hearty and comforting family favorite.

My favorite slow cooker for this recipe is this Hamilton Beach one.

Gather your ingredients.

Add them to the slow cooker.

Stir and let cook.

Serve!

Can I use a different cut of chicken?

You can use boneless skinless thighs or chicken tenderloins for this recipe and they will work great. 

What should I serve this with?

This is a meal in itself!  It already has your protein and rice so I just serve this with a salad or a nice warm roll like these Homemade Hawaiian Rolls.  

Can I add other vegetables with this?

You can add any vegetables you like to this dish.  Carrots would be great in this, broccoli would work, peas would be delicious in this.  Use what your family likes. 

Ingredients used

• Chicken-  You can use any cut of boneless skinless chicken you have on hand.
• Garlic powder-  You can use fresh garlic if you prefer but garlic powder works great in this recipe.
• Onion powder-  This just adds a little extra flavor in addition to the fresh onion. 
• Cream of chicken soup-  You can substitute this for cream of celery or cream of mushroom if you prefer. 
• Onion-  Fresh or frozen diced onion works here. 
• Frozen corn-  I like to use frozen corn but you can use canned if that is what you have on hand. 
• Yellow rice mix – I use Zatarains brand.
• Cheddar cheese-  You can really use any flavor cheese you prefer.

 

How to make Slow Cooker Cheesy Chicken and Rice

 

1. FULL RECIPE BELOW
2. Spray the inside of your slow cooker with some non-stick spray.
3. In your slow cooker place your chicken.
4. Sprinkle your seasonings over the top of the chicken.
5. Add in the cream of chicken soup, the onion and corn.
6. Give everything a quick mix.
7. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 4 hours.
8. 30 minutes before you are ready to serve stir in the rice mix and shredded cheese. 
9. Cover and cook for 30 minutes.
10. Serve!

Want more Slow Cooker Dinner Recipes? Check these out!

• Slow Cooker Cashew Chicken
• Slow Cooker Orange Chicken

• Slow Cooker Root Beer BBQ Chicken

• Slow Cooker Firecracker Chicken
• Slow Cooker Hot Honey Chicken Sandwiches

Slow Cooker Cheesy Chicken and Rice

Yield: 4

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 4 hours

Total Time: 4 hours 5 minutes

This Slow Cooker Cheesy Chicken and Rice is a staple at my house! Tender chicken, flavorful rice and corn all in a creamy, cheesy sauce.  Just 6 ingredients and a few seasonings and you will have a family friendly dinner that is sure to be a hit.

Print

Ingredients

• 1-2 pounds of chicken, cubed
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon onion powder
• 10.5 ounce can cream of chicken soup
• Half of an onion, diced
• 10 ounces frozen corn
• 6 ounce box yellow rice mix (I use Zatarains)
• 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded

Instructions

1. Spray the inside of your slow cooker with some non-stick spray.
2. In your slow cooker place your chicken.
3. Sprinkle your seasonings over the top of the chicken.
4. Add in the cream of chicken soup, the onion and corn.
5. Give everything a quick mix.
6. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 4 hours.
7. 30 minutes before you are ready to serve stir in the rice mix and shredded cheese. 
8. Cover and cook for 30 minutes.
9. Serve!

Notes

• Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days. 
• You can use any cheese you like.  Pepperjack would add a pop of spice.
• You can skip the corn or substitute it for peas or broccoli.
• You can top with more cheese and parsley before serving.
• You can use whole boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs if you like, just shred them up a bit before serving.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 823Total Fat: 46gSaturated Fat: 15gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 26gCholesterol: 247mgSodium: 1017mgCarbohydrates: 36gFiber: 2gSugar: 4gProtein: 66g