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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.
Recipe Notes
I’d say it is best to cook this 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 Slow Cooker Chicken Rice and Broccoli?
According to my calculations, each serving has about 226 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.)
5 SmartPoints (Green plan)
4 SmartPoints (Blue plan)
4 SmartPoints (Purple plan)
7 PointsPlus (Old plan)
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: Cheesy Chicken and Rice Casserole, Slow Cooker Hamburger Stew, Slow Cooker Hunter Chicken Stew, Couscous-Stuffed Slow Cooker Peppers and 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 3-1/2 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.
Notes
(Must be logged into WW on a smartphone or tablet.) 5 SmartPoints (Green plan) 4 SmartPoints (Blue plan) 4 SmartPoints (Purple plan) 7 PointsPlus (Old plan) It is best to cook this recipe 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.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Source: Adapted from Slow Cooker So Easy Magazine by Prevention
More Lightened Up Low Calorie Casserole Recipes
- Chicken and Spinach Casserole (LaaLoosh)
- Bubble Up Chicken Pot Pie (RecipeDiaries)
- Macaroni and Cheese Italian-Style (SkinnyKitchen)
- Chicken Enchilada Pasta Bake (DrizzleMeSkinny)
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
“Treat yourself with compassion, understanding, and support and you’ll get a lot farther than with harsh self-judgment. Treat yourself like a dear friend. It’s that simple—and yet it can be so hard to do. Stop berating yourself and beating yourself up. Give yourself the benefit of the doubt, same as you would anyone else. Focus on your achievements, not faults. Chances are, once you start looking, you’ll be surprised at just how many there are.”
Another great recipe, I’ll be making on a regular basis.
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 ?
What is the result of doubling the recipe?
Easy, filling, inexpensive and delicious! Made it last week….making it again this week. Enough for dinner for two and two lunches. Very good!
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.
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 .
Can I freeze this after cooking….made a double batch!
Hi Sally, I haven’t tried freezing it, but believe it will work fine!
How much is a serving? 1 cup?