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Slow Cooker Chicken, Broccoli, and Rice Casserole

This Slow Cooker Chicken, Broccoli, and Rice Casserole is cheese, creamy, and the perfect comfort meal. It is quick to assemble and is made in the Slow Cooker…aka minimal mess and dishes. This casserole is perfect to serve on a cold winter’s night or whenever you’re in need of a healthier version of your favorite comfort meal. The whole family is guaranteed to love it! 
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Carbohydrates 40g
Protein 46g
Fat 12g
Saturated Fat 6g
Fiber 4g
Calories 452
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 small yellow onion chopped
  • 1 cup long grain brown rice uncooked
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 2 cups low sodium chicken broth
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast
  • 4 cups broccoli florets
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt I used 5%)
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions
 

  • Add onion, brown rice, mustard, garlic, dried thyme, salt, pepper, and chicken broth to slow cooker. Stir until well combined.
  • Add chicken to the slow cooker.
  • Cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours.
  • When there is 10-15 minutes left on the slow cooker, cook broccoli. To cook broccoli, steam it on the stove or in microwave for 3-5 minutes. Note: you can also add broccoli to the slow cooker at the beginning, but that will result in a softer veggie.
  • While broccoli is cooking, remove chicken from the slow cooker and place on a cutting board. Cut the chicken into bite-size pieces. You can also shred with two forks.
  • Prior to putting the chicken back in the slow cooker, add the plain Greek yogurt and cheeses to the slow cooker. Stir to combine.
  • Add the cut chicken back into the slow cooker, along with the broccoli. Stir to combine. 
  • Serve warm.

Notes

*Slow cookers temperatures and brands of rice can slightly vary. For your rice to fully cook, it may take longer than the recommended time. Start with 3 hours on high, check for texture, and then cook for 1-2 more hours if not fully cooked.
**Slow cooked rice will have a slightly different texture than stove cooked rice, or rice cooked in a rice cooker. Cooking this on your slow cooker’s high setting will help it not become mushy, but it will have a softer, creamier texture. As of now I have only experimented with long grain brown rice, but feel free to experiment with your favorite grain of choice.
***The nutrition figures above are based on one serving and should be considered estimates. Varying factors such as product types or brands purchased, natural fluctuations in foods, and the way ingredients are processed change the effective nutritional information in any given recipe.
 
Keyword chicken, crockpot, dinners, entrees, make ahead, meal prep, slow cooker
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