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WW Recipe of the Day: Slow Cooker Cheesy Chicken & Rice Casserole
This easy delicious slow cooker cheesy chicken and rice casserole recipe is from the side of the box of the new Crock-Pot Casserole Crock Slow Cooker (affiliate link) I got recently.
What better way to break her in?
A one-dish meal featuring moist, tender chicken breasts covered with melted Cheddar cheese on a bed of creamy rice and vegetables, dinner doesn’t get any better, so say the folks at Campbell’s!
Recipe Notes
To keep this slow cooker cheesy chicken and rice casserole light and healthy, use reduced-fat cream of chicken soup and cheddar cheese.
I used Uncle Ben’s converted rice (which tastes great and has a low glycemic index) and mixed vegetables, but substitute whatever kind of rice and vegetables you have on hand.
Quick and easy to put together, mine was perfectly done in 3-1/2 hours.
Lovers of casseroles and one-dish meals, we both enjoyed this creamy satisfying casserole a lot.
How Many Calories and WW Points in Crock Pot Cheesy Chicken and Rice Casserole?
According to my calculations, each generous serving has 380 calories.
To see your WW Points for this recipe, track it in the WW App!
(You must be logged into WW on a smartphone or tablet.)
10 SmartPoints (Green plan)
6 SmartPoints (Blue plan)
6 SmartPoints (Purple plan)
9 PointsPlus (Old plan)
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Slow Cooker Cheesy Chicken and Rice Casserole Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 can (10.75 ounces) 98% fat free cream of mushroom soup (such as Campbell’s Healthy Request)
- 1-1/3 cups water
- 3/4 cup uncooked regular long-grain white rice (I used Uncle Ben’s)
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables
- 1-1/4 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts (4 breasts, 5 ounces each)
- Seasoning of choice for chicken, optional
- 1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Ideal Slow Cooker Size: 3-1/2 Quart Casserole Crock (or 5- to 6-Quart oval)
- Stir the soup, water, rice, onion powder, black pepper and vegetables in the slow cooker until well blended.
- Pound the chicken with the palm of your hand or a meat mallet so it is of even thickness. (If your chicken breasts are larger than 5 ounces, you may want to cut them in half.)
- Place the chicken on top of the rice mixture. Season the chicken to taste with salt and pepper or your favorite seasoning blend. (I used Montreal Chicken seasoning.)
- Cover and cook on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours, or on LOW for 5 to 6 hours, or until the chicken is cooked through and rice is tender. (Mine was perfectly done after 3-1/2 hours on HIGH.)
- Top with the cheese. Cover and set stand covered for 10 minutes.
- Stir the rice mixture before serving with the chicken.
- To prevent the rice from overcooking and getting mushy, switch the crock pot OFF as soon as the casserole is done.
Notes
(Must be logged into WW on a smartphone or tablet.) 10 SmartPoints (Green plan) 6 SmartPoints (Blue plan) 6 SmartPoints (Purple plan) 9 PointsPlus (Old plan)
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
The chicken was tender and good, but the rice was very overcooked and mushy. I liked the flavors, but I’m not sure rice should be prepared in a diluted soup mixture in a crockpot (and even if the crockpot goes into the “warm” setting, it’s still hot enough to continue cooking).
Can this be baked in oven rather than the crockpot casserole.?
Hi Christine,
Sure, this recipe would work fine in the oven instead of the casserole crockpot. ~Martha
Can I make this in a 6-quart slow cooker?
Hi Kelly, It will cook faster in a larger slow cooker because of the extra surface area. Be sure to check it sooner. ~Martha
It was so easy to make and very delicious.
Can you give me the names of Vegetarian slow cooker recipe books and where Icanorder them?
A friend recommended this recipe and it came out great and cheesy. My husband enjoyed it as well and we are having for lunch today! 🙂
Hi Becaj, Glad you and your family liked it! Thanks so much for letting me know. Warmly, Martha
I love the idea of the casserole crockpot. I am away from the house 10 hours, and work from home on a Friday (so I could prep dinner, and switch it on while I’m home – double duty!)
I must find out where I can get one of those!
I was wondering about the crock pot you used for this recipe cheesy chicken casserole. Do you have a browning feature on the crock pot or do you brown the chicken first before putting it in. Thank you.
Hi Marilyn,
No, I don’t have a browning feature and I didn’t brown the chicken first. I did season it well with a blend that provided some color and topped it with cheese. We thought it looked and tasted great. If you prefer browned chicken, you could always brown it first and add to the recipe as directed but your cooking time may be reduced a bit. Hope this helps 🙂
Have not seen this slow cooker on shelf any where, would positively make the cheesy chicken and rice casserole… sounds awesome. Been a lifetime member of WW since July 1973.
They have them at Walmart and Target. or you can find them on Amazon in various colors, but will pay $10.00 more for them. I bought mine for $40 at Target. Recipe book comes with it. Made a fantastic Ravioli Lasagna in mine.
Hi Sandie, Yes, these Crock Pot casseroles are a great invention. Ravioli lasagna sounds delicious!