This cheesy chicken and rice casserole, the first in my new Crock Pot Casserole Crock Cooker, turned out perfectly. It's an easy, healthy and deliciously satisfying meal we both loved.
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 3-½ 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.
Recipe Notes
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