Slow Cooker Cheesy Chicken and Rice

Easy to prepare ahead, this slow cooker cheesy chicken and rice dish makes a great weeknight dinner that's family-approved.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 3 hr
• Total Time: 3 hr 15 mins
• Calories: 424 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon butter
• 2 ½ cups water
• 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
• 1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
• 1 large sweet onion, chopped
• 1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 (8 ounce) package yellow rice mix (such as Zatarain's®)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place chicken in the bottom of a slow cooker. Scatter onion over the top. Spoon soup over that. Cover and cook on Low for 7 to 8 hours or on High for 3 to 4 hours.

Step 2

When chicken is almost finished cooking, combine water, rice mix, and butter in a 2-quart saucepan until well blended. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer until rice is tender, about 25 minutes.

Step 3

Stir cooked rice, corn, and Cheddar cheese into the slow cooker a few minutes before serving. Serve hot.