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Home » Recipes » Crock Pot Recipes » Creamy Crockpot Chicken and Brown Rice Casserole

Creamy Crockpot Chicken and Brown Rice Casserole

By Sherri On November 9, 2018, Updated December 11, 2020 8 Comments

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This all-in-one Creamy Crockpot Chicken and Brown Rice Casserole screams comfort food! It’s a healthier version made with no creamy soups or heavy cream, just simple wholesome ingredients.

green bowl full of chicken and rice casserole with carrots and mushrooms

I think I say it every year, but I love that the cooler weather brings out the slow cooker meals!  The smells, the warmth, the flavors….I love it all.

This chicken and brown rice casserole is so easy to prep and packed flavor. Be sure to not skimp on the poultry seasoning.  It really adds something special to the whole meal.

The cooking time does vary depending on your crockpot.  Check it at 2 1/2 hours and then every 30 minutes to get to know your own crockpot.  Mine was ready in 3 1/2 hours.  Cooking on high is highly recommended.  (cooking on low will vary the rice doneness a lot for some reason.)

Creamy Crockpot Chicken and Brown Rice casserole in a green bowl

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How to Make Creamy Crockpot Chicken and Brown Rice Casserole 

Grease a large crockpot.

If using full chicken breasts, cut them into 2-3 even pieces (to cook evenly).

Rinse the rice to remove excess starch and add to the crockpot.

Add diced onion and cut carrots and mushrooms (and celery if desired)

Add in the garlic, poultry seasoning, dried parsley, bay leaves, Iand pepper to taste

Pour 3 cups of chicken broth over everything and stir.

Creamy Crockpot Chicken and Brown Rice casserole in a green bowl

Cover and cook on high for 2 1/2 – 4 1/2 hours or until the chicken is cooked through, rice is tender, and most of the liquid has been absorbed.

Near the end of the crockpot cooking time, melt the butter in a small pot over medium heat.

Slowly add in the flour, whisking constantly, and then whisk the mixture for an additional 1 minute.

Then whisk in the remaining 1 cup chicken broth very slowly.

Allow the mixture to thicken.

Then very slowly whisk in the whole milk and allow to thicken.

Shred the chicken in the crockpot and then add the cream mixture and cheddar cheese.

Stir to mix well.

ENJOY!!

Creamy Crockpot Chicken and Brown Rice casserole in a green bowl

You will love these other casseroles as well:

Creamy Chicken Casserole

Bacon Ranch Chicken Casserole

creamy chicken and rice casserole in a green bowl

Creamy Crockpot Chicken and Brown Rice Casserole

This all-in-one Creamy Crockpot Chicken and Brown Rice casserole screams comfort food! It's made with no creamy soups or heavy cream, just simple wholesome ingredients.
5 from 2 votes
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 4 hours
Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 441kcal
Author: Sherri Hagymas

Ingredients

  • 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or tenderloins
  • 1 cup brown rice
  • 4 cups unsalted Chicken Broth separated into 3 cups and 1 cup
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 1 carrot or 5 baby carrots sliced
  • 1 cup mushrooms chopped coarsely
  • 2 stalks celery optional
  • 1/2 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning
  • 2 teaspoon dried parsley
  • pepper to taste
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 4 tablespoons coconut oil or unsalted butter
  • 1/3 cup flour
  • 1 cup whole milk (or milk of your choice)
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated cheddar cheese

Instructions

  • Grease a large crockpot.
  • Cut chicken breasts into 2-3 even pieces (to cook evenly).
  • Rinse the rice to remove excess starch and add to the crockpot.
  • Add diced onion and cut carrots and mushrooms (and celery if desired)
  • Add in the minced garlic, poultry seasoning, dried parsley, bay leaves and pepper to taste
  • Pour 3 cups of chicken broth over everything and stir.
  • Cover and cook on high for 2 1/2 - 4 1/2 hours or until the chicken is cooked through, rice is tender, and most of the liquid has been absorbed.
  • Near the end of the crock pot cooking time, melt the butter in a small pot over medium heat.
  • Slowly add in the flour, whisking constantly, and the whisk the mixture for an additional 1 minute.
  • Then whisk in the remaining 1 cup chicken broth very slowly.
  • Allow the mixture to thicken.
  • Then very slowly whisk in the whole milk and allow to thicken.
  • Shred the chicken in the crockpot and then add the cream mixture and cheddar cheese.
  • Stir and mix well.
  • ENJOY!!

Nutrition

Calories: 441kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 106mg | Sodium: 276mg | Potassium: 845mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 2200IU | Vitamin C: 3.8mg | Calcium: 155mg | Iron: 2mg
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  1. Lesley W. says

    July 2, 2020 at 7:41 pm

    5 stars
    This turned out excellent with the ingredients I had at the house. The cheese sauce makes it even more amazing.

    Reply
  2. swathi says

    December 12, 2016 at 11:47 am

    Creamy crockpot chicken and brown rice casserole looks delicious, thanks for sharing with Hearth and soul blog hop, pinning. and tweeting.

    Reply
  3. Miz Helen says

    December 11, 2016 at 8:17 pm

    5 stars
    Your Creamy Crockpot Chicken and Brown Rice Casserole looks so comforting! We really appreciate you sharing with us at Full Plate Thursday and hope you are having a great day!
    Come Back Soon!
    Miz Helen

    Reply
  4. Genei says

    December 9, 2016 at 1:43 pm

    I kind of miss casseroles since cream of everything soup is pretty much out of us. I think I can work with this recipes though. Thanks!

    Reply
  5. Amanda @ The Kolb Corner says

    December 8, 2016 at 2:00 pm

    This sounds delish! Thank you for sharing at Merry Monday!

    Reply
  6. easypeasylifematters says

    December 8, 2016 at 12:50 pm

    This sounds like the best comfort food ever! 🙂

    Reply
  7. Erica Schmidt says

    December 7, 2016 at 10:54 pm

    This looks soooo good! Pinning for later, thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  8. Madalyn Parr says

    December 5, 2016 at 9:10 pm

    I love a good creamy casserole! Thanks for sharing! xoxo, #PSLinkParty

    Reply
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