Slow Cooker Chicken, Rice and Broccoli Casserole Recipe

4.46 from 42 votes

Slow Cooker Chicken, Rice and Broccoli Casserole Recipe

This easy Slow Cooker Chicken, Rice and Broccoli Casserole combines cooked chicken, converted rice, broccoli, cheddar cheese and cream of mushroom soup. A creamy, comforting six-ingredient dinner that's lighter than many traditional casseroles.

Prep Time10

Cook Time4

Total Time4 10

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: chicken and rice, chicken with broccoli, slow cooker chicken casserole

Servings:

Author: Martha McKinnon | Simple Nourished Living

Equipment

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

Serving size: 1 cup

WW Points: 4

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7 PointsPlus (Old plan)

My Most Important Tip: Watch the Rice!

This is one slow cooker recipe I'd recommend making on a day when you're around to check on it.

When I made it, the casserole seemed soupy one minute, and the next thing I knew it was on the verge of being overdone.

Rice can absorb liquid surprisingly quickly, especially in a slow cooker.

My advice is to start checking before the suggested cooking time is up. Once the rice is tender and the mixture is creamy, it's ready.

And don't leave it sitting on WARM for hours. The rice will continue absorbing moisture and can become mushy or dry.

Adding the broccoli during the final 30 minutes also makes a difference. It keeps the broccoli from becoming overly soft.

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