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Slow Cooker Cheesy Chicken and Rice Casserole Recipe

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.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time3 hours
Total Time3 hours 10 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chicken rice casserole, crock pot cheesy chicken with rice, low fat chicken casserole
Servings: 4
Author: Martha McKinnon | Simple Nourished Living

Equipment

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

Serving size: 1/4th recipe
WW Points: 7
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10 SmartPoints (Green plan)
6 SmartPoints (Blue plan)
6 SmartPoints (Purple plan)
9 PointsPlus (Old plan)

Nutrition

Serving: 1/4th recipe | Calories: 380kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 97mg | Sodium: 549mg | Potassium: 1250mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 4693IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 162mg | Iron: 2mg