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Marry Me Crockpot Chicken and Rice

Creamy, comforting, and packed with flavor, this slow cooker Marry Me Chicken and Rice brings together tender seared chicken, fluffy rice, and a rich sun-dried tomato Parmesan sauce. Finished with wilted spinach and fresh herbs, it’s an easy, nourishing one-pot meal that feels elevated enough for guests but simple enough for any night of the week.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Video

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 ½ cups Jasmin or basmati rice, rinsed
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup full-fat coconut milk (or heavy cream)
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan
  • ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 2 tablespoon butter or olive oil
  • 4 cups baby spinach
  • salt + pepper
  • Fresh basil or parsley

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Method
 

  1. Sear the chicken in butter or olive oil for 2–3 minutes per side until golden.
  2. Add rinsed rice to the bottom of a greased slow cooker. Place the seared chicken on top.
  3. Whisk together broth, cream, Parmesan, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Pour over the chicken and rice.
  4. Cook on LOW 4–5 hours or HIGH 2½–3 hours, until rice is tender and chicken is cooked through.
  5. Stir in spinach 15–20 minutes before serving so it wilts gently.
  6. Finish with fresh herbs and extra Parmesan.

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