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Easy Cheesy Crockpot Chicken

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Easy Cheesy Crockpot Chicken is a no fuss dinner that everyone loves! Hearty, creamy, and cheesy- even picky eaters like it! Great meal for busy weeknights!

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Forkful of Cheesy Crockpot Chicken and Rice on a plate with spinach on the side

 

Anytime I make a meal and all seven of us love it, I get pretty excited! This one was a winner, and it get’s extra bonus points from me because it is ridiculously easy to make!

 

Easy Cheesy Crockpot Chicken and Rice on a plate with spinach on the side

My 2 year old had 4 helpings of this chicken. FOUR! Then he had the leftovers of this “good chicken” for breakfast. I think it’s safe to say he liked it!  It’s kind of like the non soup version of my most popular recipe, Easy Crock Pot Creamy Chicken and Rice Soup. SO GOOD!

Easy Cheesy Crockpot Chicken and Rice on a plate with spinach on the side

 

I really love using my slow cooker for dinners during the week. It makes things so much easier, and I don’t have to panic when 5:30 rolls around and everyone is starving. This is the crock pot I have and I love it – total life saver!

This easy chicken recipe is going into our dinner rotation for sure – hope you all enjoy it too!

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Forkful of Cheesy Crockpot Chicken and Rice on a plate with spinach on the side

Easy Cheesy Slow Cooker Chicken and Rice

Stephanie Brubaker
Easy Cheesy Crockpot Chicken and Rice is a no fuss dinner that everyone loves! Hearty, creamy, and cheesy- even picky eaters like it! Great meal for busy weeknights!
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 6 hrs
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lb chicken breasts
  • 1 can cream of chicken soup
  • 1/2 lb baby carrots
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • salt (to taste)
  • 1 cup milk
  • 3 cups cooked rice
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions
 

  • Place everything except milk, cheese, and rice in the crock pot. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours.
    (If chicken in frozen, leave recipe as-is. If thawed, add 1/2 cup water to the slow cooker)
  • Shred the chicken and stir in milk, cheese, and rice and serve.
Keyword cheesy chicken dinner, chicken and rice, easy crock pot dinner, slow cooker meal

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Originally published on Jun 25, 2016

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Comments

  1. Brittany says

    June 4, 2021 at 6:14 pm

    I think this would have been perfect without the milk!

    Reply
    • Kara says

      January 22, 2022 at 9:19 pm

      Would I be able to use 2 lbs of tofu cut in cubes instead of the chicken?

      Reply
  2. Ashley says

    January 12, 2021 at 4:37 pm

    I have cream of mushroom. Could I use that in place of cream of chicken or would it really change the flavor? Thanks

    Reply
    • Stephanie Brubaker says

      January 28, 2021 at 3:05 pm

      It will definitely change the flavor, but I’m sure it will still be delicious!

      Reply
  3. Alyssa says

    March 19, 2019 at 5:05 pm

    Can you put uncooked rice in the crockpot at the beginning instead of cooking it before?

    Reply
    • Stephanie Brubaker says

      March 21, 2019 at 9:41 am

      Hi Alyssa! I have not made it that way, but I’m afraid the rice would overcook and get mushy. If you decide to try it anyway, let me know how it turns out! 🙂

      Reply
      • Kim says

        January 22, 2020 at 10:58 am

        My understanding is, the type of rice is critical when cooking it in the crockpot. Necessary to use “Converted”. Here is my tried and true crockpot rice recipe: Perfect Crock-Pot Rice

        Rice*
        Water
        Salt
        Butter

        Follow directions on rice package for proportions of rice to water. Rub Crock-Pot lightly w/1 T. butter. Pour in rice, water & salt. Cover & cook on high 1.5 – 2.5 hrs, stirring occasionally.

        *Up to 4 c. raw rice may be prepared in crockpot – makes 10 cups cooked.
        *When turned off, Crock Pot will keep rice warm for serving for 2 – 3 hrs
        *To “cook all day” (low: 8 – 10 hrs), use 2 – 3 c. long grain CONVERTED rice, 4-6 c. water or broth, 2 T. butter. Salt to taste (about 1 t. per c. of rice).

        Reply
  4. Katlyn says

    January 7, 2019 at 6:13 pm

    Do you know the nutrition facts?

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    • Stephanie Brubaker says

      January 15, 2019 at 10:40 am

      I do not have the nutrition facts, but you can use an online nutrition facts calculator for any recipe for free! 🙂

      Reply
  5. Amoi says

    December 3, 2018 at 4:42 pm

    Just made this tonight. Delish!! Any flavor of rice would work in this! Very easy & usually have these ingredients on hand. Thank you!

    Reply
  6. Jessica says

    October 29, 2018 at 4:07 pm

    This is delish! I’m thinking this is going to be a regular dish as it continues to get colder! I did broccoli instead of carrots! So yummy😊

    Reply
    • amoi says

      December 3, 2018 at 4:44 pm

      Was thinking the same thing! All veggies would be good with this recipe! Next time Broccoli 😉

      Reply
  7. Connie says

    October 24, 2018 at 11:43 am

    Do you pre-cook the rice before adding with the milk and cheese?

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    • Stephanie Brubaker says

      October 26, 2018 at 12:41 pm

      Yes 🙂

      Reply
  8. Jean says

    October 24, 2018 at 10:15 am

    Cream of chicken condensed soup?

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    • Stephanie Brubaker says

      October 26, 2018 at 12:43 pm

      yes 🙂

      Reply
  9. niki says

    October 18, 2018 at 9:36 pm

    where is the recipe?

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    • Stephanie Brubaker says

      October 26, 2018 at 12:42 pm

      Full recipe can be found here: https://backforseconds.com/easy-cheesy-crockpot-chicken/2/

      Reply
  10. Amanda b says

    October 17, 2018 at 7:04 pm

    Do you thaw your chicken before hand, or do you keep it frozen?

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    • Stephanie Brubaker says

      October 17, 2018 at 8:17 pm

      Hi Amanda! I use frozen all the time. No need to thaw 🙂

      Reply
      • Cindy says

        September 21, 2019 at 12:52 pm

        What is the time difference with frozen?

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        • Stephanie Brubaker says

          September 27, 2019 at 1:41 pm

          My slow cooker cooks from frozen in the same length of time. It will be a little juicier too – but that’s not a bad thing 🙂

          Reply
  11. HEidi says

    October 3, 2018 at 11:43 am

    Did you just use the chicken and not the juices when mixing cheese, milk and rice?

    Reply
  12. Jamie says

    September 6, 2018 at 6:55 pm

    This.was.amazing! I am not a fan of cooking and being in the kitchen and finding easy meals that are both really easy AND really good are so hard to come by! Thank you for sharing your recipe and all the yumminess that comes with it! I have already been asked if we can have it again next week!

    Reply
  13. Carissa says

    September 4, 2018 at 2:25 pm

    Hello! This recipe looks super yummy! How many chicken breasts approximately is 1 1/2 lbs? Thank you!

    Reply
  14. Tara says

    August 27, 2018 at 2:28 pm

    Can you use instant rice

    Reply
  15. Jessie says

    January 9, 2018 at 11:45 am

    Can I place frozen chicken breasts in the crock pot?

    Reply
    • Stephanie Brubaker says

      January 10, 2018 at 2:20 pm

      Yes, I do it all the time 🙂

      Reply
  16. C Klaserner says

    November 30, 2017 at 9:56 am

    I cannot view the full instructions. After it cooks on high 4hours, do I just add in milk, cheese and rice? How much longer does it cook after adding in those ingredients?

    Reply
    • Stephanie Brubaker says

      November 30, 2017 at 1:53 pm

      Here are the directions:
      Step 1
      Place everything except milk, cheese, and rice in the crock pot. Cover and cook on low 8 hours or on high 4 hours.
      Step 2
      Shred the chicken and stir in milk, cheese, and rice and serve.
      Hope you enjoy!

      Reply
  17. Edrin says

    October 29, 2017 at 1:33 am

    Can I substitute pasta instead of the rice? Or would that be too weird?

    Reply
  18. Gabby says

    October 18, 2017 at 11:28 am

    I actually make this sometimes. I always add the rice uncooked to the crock pot for those of you wondering. I can honestly say I’ve never timed how long I cook it in the crock pot though. 🙁

    Reply
  19. Pamela Miller says

    October 18, 2017 at 6:37 am

    Do you leave the carrots whole or slice them? Also, could you substitute frozen broccoli instead of the carrots?

    Reply
  20. JenniferK says

    October 5, 2017 at 3:58 pm

    Do you reconstitute the cream of chicken soup or just use it straight out of the can?

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    • Stephanie Brubaker says

      October 6, 2017 at 8:47 am

      Straight from the can! Enjoy, Jennifer 🙂

      Reply
      • Jennifer K says

        January 3, 2018 at 4:26 pm

        Thanks! This is a great recipe. I tend to make it on the stovetop using leftover cooked chicken or turkey and leftover cooked rice and it’s very quick and easy!

        Reply
  21. Ashley says

    October 3, 2017 at 12:39 pm

    How big of a can of cream of chicken 12oz or 26oz? And did you use white or brown rice?

    Reply
    • Stephanie Brubaker says

      October 5, 2017 at 8:40 am

      12 oz can. You can use either white or brown rice – whichever you prefer!

      Reply
  22. Paige says

    September 18, 2017 at 9:47 am

    For the rice, is the 3 cups the amount you have to cook? Or how much you need to have once its already cooked?

    Reply
    • Stephanie Brubaker says

      September 21, 2017 at 11:17 am

      Three cups of already cooked rice 🙂

      Reply
      • Jennifer says

        September 24, 2017 at 9:52 am

        For the rice, can you add it in the crockpot for about an hr to cook with the rest of the food? Or do you have to make it separately?

        Reply
        • Stephanie Brubaker says

          September 25, 2017 at 5:54 pm

          I’m not sure if there is enough moisture for the rice to cook in the crock pot. I always cook it separately and add it at the end.

          Reply
  23. Meg says

    May 6, 2017 at 12:35 am

    I am so trying this recipe tomorrow! Looks super delicious and absolutely easy!

    Reply
  24. Linda lemoine says

    March 16, 2017 at 1:03 pm

    Has anyone made this? How was it?

    Reply
  25. Drenda says

    March 12, 2017 at 9:19 pm

    OK this look delicious but I can’t find recpie.

    Reply
    • Stephanie Brubaker says

      March 14, 2017 at 10:11 am

      Sorry you had trouble! The recipe is here http://backforseconds.com/easy-cheesy-crockpot-chicken/2/ Hope you enjoy!

      Reply
  26. Stacy says

    February 24, 2017 at 9:56 pm

    Do you think I could use almond milk in this? It’s what I have on hand.

    Reply
  27. Allison says

    January 31, 2017 at 6:06 pm

    Can I freeze the leftovers?

    Reply
    • Stephanie Brubaker says

      February 2, 2017 at 10:07 am

      I don’t normally like to freeze shredded chicken that has any type of sauce (or cream cheese) because it tends to get a bit watery/mushy. If you do decide to try freezing it, let me know how it goes 🙂

      Reply
  28. Michelle says

    September 21, 2016 at 7:21 pm

    Made this tonight for dinner. It was very easy to make (I used frozen breasts). It was good, but a tad bland..but that’s just me. My husband is such a picky eater, it was perfect for him. I’m not sure if it’s because I used frozen chicken or it was just extra juicy breasts, but I didn’t need the entire cup of milk…I only used about half. I feel like it may have been too soupy if I had used it all. I cooked it on low and it was done in about 6 1/2-7 hours.

    Reply
  29. Michelle says

    September 21, 2016 at 11:09 am

    Can I use frozen chicken? I always forget to thaw my bird 🙁 if I can use frozen chicken does that add more time to my cooking?

    Reply
    • Stephanie Brubaker says

      September 21, 2016 at 11:12 am

      I use frozen chicken all the time for the same reason 🙂 It will work perfectly, no changes necessary! Enjoy, Michelle!

      Reply
  30. whitley says

    August 29, 2016 at 10:13 am

    so do you have to cook the rice separately?

    Reply
    • Stephanie Brubaker says

      August 29, 2016 at 11:32 am

      Yes. Just stir the cooked rice in with the chicken at the very end. Enjoy!

      Reply
  31. Lyn says

    August 6, 2016 at 8:53 pm

    I was wondering what size of can of cream of chicken soup should be used?
    It doesn’t seem like a small one would provide enough liquid to cook the chicken and carrots without adding additional liquid. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Stephanie Brubaker says

      August 8, 2016 at 10:07 am

      Hi Lyn, I used the small can. 10 oz, I think? You will add milk at the end to make it nice and creamy, Enjoy!

      Reply
  32. sofia says

    August 4, 2016 at 10:34 am

    can i use pressure cooker for tis?

    Reply
  33. Natalie says

    August 4, 2016 at 8:17 am

    Hey, you don’t really give detailed instructions and I need to know a little more: like, cooking times(low/high) How long after you put in milk, cheese and rice do you let sit? Stuff like that.

    Thank you!

    Reply
    • Stephanie Brubaker says

      August 4, 2016 at 10:44 am

      Hi Natalie, Detailed instructions can be found here : http://backforseconds.com/easy-cheesy-crockpot-chicken/2/ There is a “Skip to the Recipe” button on the top and bottom of every post where you can find all recipes. Hope you enjoy the chicken 🙂

      Reply
      • Cindy says

        August 5, 2016 at 6:51 pm

        I bought the ingredients and am ready to make this tomorrow. But I am having same problem getting the full directions. I hit “skip to recipe”. I can see the ingredients. And I can also see directions “step 1”. But it ends with adding the milk, cheese and rice. Does it have to cook after that? Or is it ready to serve as soon as you mix in the rice? Thanks!

        Reply
        • Stephanie Brubaker says

          August 8, 2016 at 10:08 am

          Sorry for the confusion, Cindy. I reworded the directions to make it more clear. After stirring in the rice, cheese, and milk it’s ready to serve! Enjoy! 🙂

          Reply
  34. Erin @ Texanerin Baking says

    July 25, 2016 at 3:11 pm

    I’d eat 4 helpings of this, too! It looks delicious. 🙂

    Reply
  35. Krystal says

    July 19, 2016 at 5:49 pm

    I am having trouble finding the actual recipe for this meal. Can you please help me find it.

    Reply
    • Stephanie Brubaker says

      July 20, 2016 at 11:00 am

      Hi Krystal, I’m sorry for the trouble! There is a button at the top and bottom of every post that takes you straight to the recipe. Here is the recipe page http://backforseconds.com/easy-cheesy-crockpot-chicken/2/ Hope you enjoy the meal! 🙂

      Reply
  36. Katalina @ Peas & Peonies says

    June 28, 2016 at 11:13 pm

    OMG this must become my dinner soon!

    Reply
  37. Kelly @ Nosh and Nourish says

    June 28, 2016 at 10:38 pm

    All that cheesy goodness would be devoured sooooooooo fast in our house! YUMMATOLA.

    Reply
  38. Heather | All Roads Lead to the Kitchen says

    June 28, 2016 at 6:27 pm

    I’d definitely say that’s a big win…I’m happy when I can please the 5 of us! 😉 It does look delicious.

    Reply
  39. Cookin Canuck says

    June 28, 2016 at 1:52 pm

    It’s always something to celebrate when the whole family loves a recipe. It looks as though you nailed it with this one!

    Reply
  40. Ginny McMeans says

    June 28, 2016 at 11:06 am

    I love crock pot cooking year round. Looks like a meal the whole family would love.

    Reply
  41. Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says

    June 28, 2016 at 10:23 am

    That does look terrifically cheesy, yummy!

    Reply
  42. Angie | Big Bear's Wife says

    June 28, 2016 at 9:20 am

    So most people only want to use their slow cooker in the winter but I’m all about using it all yar long! Chicen in the crockpot is oneof our fcovites! Love this cheesy version!

    Reply
  43. Brenda@SugarfreeMom says

    June 28, 2016 at 6:15 am

    I love using my crock pot in the summer!! And you had me at cheese! My family would love this!

    Reply
  44. Trish - Mom On Timeout says

    June 27, 2016 at 11:40 pm

    Love easy crockpot meals like this one! Loving how cheesy this is!

    Reply
  45. Isabelle @ Crumb says

    June 27, 2016 at 9:16 pm

    This looks like total comfort food goodness!

    Reply
  46. christine says

    June 27, 2016 at 8:05 pm

    I am thoroughly impressed that your kids ate this! My kids are so darn picky. I guess I’m giving it a try – okay, I’m really giving it a try because of all it’s cheesy looking goodness, but I’ll tell myself it’s for the kids 🙂

    Reply
  47. Lauren Kelly Nutrition says

    June 27, 2016 at 7:58 pm

    I love using my slow cooker in the summer when it’s hot! My whole family would love this!

    Reply
  48. Amanda @ The Kitcheneer says

    June 27, 2016 at 4:52 pm

    Gimme all the cheese! This looks delicious!

    Reply
  49. The Food Hunter says

    June 27, 2016 at 4:39 pm

    This sounds perfect for a family!

    Reply
  50. Des @ Life's Ambrosia says

    June 27, 2016 at 1:42 pm

    All that cheese! What a perfect family dinner!

    Reply
  51. Renee - Kudos Kitchen says

    June 27, 2016 at 11:49 am

    The cheesiness of this chicken and rice is making my mouth water so badly. Not a good thing when I’m trying to behave myself on my diet. LOL

    Reply
  52. Laura / I Heart Naptime says

    June 27, 2016 at 10:27 am

    This looks so creamy and delicious! Anything that makes the littles eat a good dinner is a win in my book!

    Reply

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