WW Recipe of the Day: Slow Cooker Chicken, Rice & Broccoli
Chicken with rice and broccoli is a great dish when you're craving a comforting creamy casserole. The easy, healthy, low calorie version of slow cooker chicken rice and broccoli casserole from Prevention cook booklet with just 226 calories was a hit for family dinner.
A great tasty choice with far fewer fat and calories.
WW Friendly Chicken, Rice and Broccoli Casserole
Low Calorie Chicken Rice & Broccoli Recipe Notes
I'd say cook it on a day when you can watch it. It seemed like one minute my slow cooker chicken rice and broccoli was soupy and the next thing I knew it was on the verge of being overdone.
Creamy and comforting, adding the broccoli to this slow cooker chicken and rice dish during the last 30 minutes prevents it from getting overcooked.
Rod and I both enjoyed it for dinner along with a big green salad.
The leftovers made for a few tasty quick and easy lunches during the week too.
How Many Calories and Points in this Low Calorie Slow Cooker Chicken Rice & Broccoli?
According to my calculations, each serving has about 226 calories and:
5 *SmartPoints (Green plan)
4 *SmartPoints (Blue plan)
4 *SmartPoints (Purple plan)
7 *PointsPlus (Old plan)
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If you like this lightened up chicken and broccoli casserole with rice, be sure to check out my other Weight Watchers friendly crock pot recipes including: Slow Cooker Cheesy Chicken & Rice Casserole, Slow Cooker Hamburger Stew, Slow Cooker Hunter Chicken Stew, Couscous-Stuffed Slow Cooker Peppers and Slow Cooker 4-Ingredient Chicken Alfredo with Broccoli
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Slow Cooker Chicken, Rice and Broccoli Recipe
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cooked chicken, cubed
- 1 cup long-grain rice (converted rice like Uncle Ben's works best)
- 4 ounces reduced-fat Cheddar cheese shredded (about 1 cup)
- 12 ounces organic cream of mushroom condensed soup
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 bag (16 ounces) frozen broccoli florets, thawed
Instructions
- Ideal slow cooker size: 4-Quart.
- Coat the slow cooker insert with non-stick cooking spray.
- Place the chicken, rice, cheese, soup and chicken broth in the slow cooker.
- Stir to combine.
- Cover and Cook on LOW 3-½ to 5 hours, until the rice is nearly tender and has absorbed most of the liquid.
- Stir in the broccoli and cook 30 minutes longer.
Recipe Notes
Source: Adapted from Slow Cooker So Easy Magazine by Prevention
*Points® calculated by WW. *PointsPlus® and SmartPoints® calculated by Simple Nourished Living; Not endorsed by Weight Watchers International, Inc. All recipe ingredients except optional items included in determining nutritional estimates. SmartPoints® values calculated WITHOUT each plan's ZeroPoint Foods (Green plan, Blue plan, Purple plan) using the WW Recipe Builder.
More Lightened Up Low Calorie Casserole Recipes
- Chicken & Spinach Casserole (LaaLoosh)
- Bubble Up Chicken Pot Pie (RecipeDiaries)
- Skinny Macaroni & Cheese Italian-Style (SkinnyKitchen)
- Chicken Enchilada Pasta Bake (DrizzleMeSkinny)
- Skinny Southwestern Goulash (NoThanksToCake)
Watch this video to see how to make cheesy cheddar broccoli chicken and rice casserole on the stovetop/oven:
Today's Always Low Calorie Food For Thought
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Renee S McCrory
You mention adding water. How much? It's not in the recipe. Thanks, sounds good!
Martha McKinnon
Hi Renee, it should actually say "chicken broth" which I've corrected. (3 cups) Thanks!
Kim Surek
Do you think minute rice would work?
Martha McKinnon
Hi Kim,
I think minute rice would cook way too fast and be mushy. I also think the amount of liquid is less when you cook with minute rice. (1 part rice to 1 part liquid instead of 1 part rice to 2 parts liquid.) If you want to try it, I would say use 1 cup less broth and add the rice in during the last 10 to 15 minutes of cooking.
Kim Surek
Thanks! I'll give it a try and let you know!
Kari
When you say package of cream of mushroom soup, are you talking about a can or powder?
Martha McKinnon
Hi Kari,
The organic condensed cream of mushroom soup is a liquid soup that tends to be packaged in those shelf-stable boxes you see on the shelves a lot these days. (Like the ones used for soy milk, rice milk, etc.) You could always substitute a can of cream of mushroom soup. Hope this helps.
Dianna
Fat free can change tast and point value ?
Lauren
Do you think you could make this with raw chicken by just adding more cooking time?
Martha McKinnon
Hi Lauren,
I haven't tried it but think it would be fine if you chopped up the raw chicken into small chunks. Hope this helps.
Bluebird
Hi Kari:
Great recipes, but could you also list how much sodium is in them for people who must watch that.
Thanks
Martha McKinnon
Unfortunately, sodium is one of those things that is just too variable for me to include because many of my recipes say to "season to taste with salt and pepper." If you are watching your sodium, I'm sure you already know to use canned products that are labeled "no salt added" and/or "low sodium." The good news is that most anything you make at home will have less salt than frozen dinners, restaurant and fast food!!
SHERYL
Hi,
If I were to substitute a can (approximately 10-11 0z.) of condensed cream of mushroom soup for the 12 oz.package, should I still add 3 cups of chicken broth?
Thanks in advance!
Martha McKinnon
Hi Cheryl,
Yes, you would still use the 3 cups of chicken broth. Thanks for stopping by and I hope you enjoy the chicken, rice and broccoli!!
Michele Delehanty
I am vegetarian and I usually substitute vegetable broth for chicken broth. Very yummy with cream of mushroom soup too.
Tracy
Hi,
This looks fabulous, just wondering if anyone has tried this with brown rice, or if you think it could work with brown rice.
Thanks!
Martha McKinnon
Hi Tracy,
I haven't tried it but think it should work. You might just need a little more liquid if it seems to be getting to dry.
Linda
I would like to make this dish but cooking it on the stove top instead of a slow cooker. What about time and liquid measures???
Martha McKinnon
Hi Linda, I've only ever made this recipe in the slow cooker so I'm not sure how to adjust the time and liquid to convert to a stovetop recipe. Sorry I couldn't be of more help.
Linda
Can this be made on stove top? Any changes to liquid amounts?
Martha McKinnon
Hi Linda, I've only made this in the slow cooker so I'm not sure how to best advice you to adjust the liquid for the stovetop. Sorry I couldn't be of more help.
Olga
How much is a serving? 1 cup?
Sally
Can I freeze this after cooking....made a double batch!
Martha McKinnon
Hi Sally, I haven't tried freezing it, but believe it will work fine!
Donna
Made this tonight. It was terrible! The rice should only be added at the end in my opinion was so mushy. Cooking time didn't make sense to me. It was already dried out (no liquid left) after 3 hours. I had to add broth to cook the broccoli a the end and it just took any taste it had away. Definitely didn't work for me. It was also very bland, i would add herbs .
Johnandkc
My husband is on freestyle Weight Watchers and I was looking for something different yet satisfying and oh my goodness did I hit the mother load. This was not only easy but absolutely yummy ?.
Thank you for helping me keep my husband interested in his weight lost program.
Misty
Easy, filling, inexpensive and delicious! Made it last week....making it again this week. Enough for dinner for two and two lunches. Very good!
Austin
What is the result of doubling the recipe?
Alex oliver
Made this with brown rice and it turned out excellent. I also browned the chicken before putting it in and added some chopped onions. Great recipe ?
MaryAnne V.
Another great recipe, I'll be making on a regular basis.