Description

This Crockpot Crack Chicken and Rice recipe offers a creamy, savory one-pot meal perfect for busy days. Tender chicken breasts slow-cooked with garlic, chicken broth, rice, cream cheese, cheddar, and crispy bacon bits create a comforting and flavorful dish. It’s easy to assemble, requires minimal hands-on time, and yields a cheesy, hearty casserole-like meal that’s sure to satisfy the whole family.

Ingredients

Scale

Protein and Dairy

3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
8 oz cream cheese
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1/2 cup bacon bits

Grains and Broth

1 cup long-grain white rice
2 cups chicken broth

Seasonings

3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Prepare the chicken: Rinse and pat dry the chicken breasts thoroughly to remove excess moisture. Season both sides evenly with salt, pepper, and the minced garlic to infuse flavor throughout the meat.
Layer ingredients in crockpot: Place the seasoned chicken breasts in the bottom of your crockpot in a single layer. Pour the chicken broth evenly over the chicken. Spread the uncooked long-grain white rice evenly over the top, ensuring the rice is covered by the broth for proper cooking.
Add cream cheese and toppings: Cut the cream cheese into chunks and scatter them over the rice and broth layer. Then sprinkle the shredded sharp cheddar cheese and bacon bits evenly over the top for savory richness and texture.
Cook the mixture: Cover the crockpot with the lid and cook on low heat for 6-7 hours or on high heat for 3-4 hours. Cook until the chicken is tender and fully cooked through, and the rice is fluffy and has absorbed the flavors.
Finish and serve: Before serving, stir the mixture thoroughly to combine the cream cheese and cheddar into a creamy sauce coating the chicken and rice. Garnish with additional shredded cheese or fresh herbs if desired, and enjoy warm.

Notes

For best results, do not lift the crockpot lid during cooking as it releases heat and may increase cook time.
You can substitute the long-grain white rice with jasmine or basmati rice for a different aroma and texture, but adjust cooking time accordingly.
Use freshly cooked bacon instead of bacon bits if preferred for enhanced flavor.
Leftovers keep well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and can be reheated in the microwave or stovetop.
To make this recipe gluten free, ensure the chicken broth and bacon bits are gluten free certified.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours
Category: Main Course
Method: Slow Cooking
Cuisine: American

Keywords: Crockpot chicken recipe, slow cooker chicken and rice, creamy chicken casserole, easy crockpot meals, one pot chicken dinner