Slow Cooker Chicken and Rice Casserole

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This comforting dish is a warm reminder that with clean ingredients, any dish can be healthy and still taste divine.

Prep Time10

Cook Time3 10

Total Time3 20

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Gluten-Free, Kid-Friendly, Slow Cooker

Servings: people

Calories: 327kcal

1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into chunks of about 1-inch
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
2 cups chicken broth fat-free
2 carrots peeled and thinly sliced or diced
1 teaspoon kosher or sea salt more or less, to taste
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 garlic cloves
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1 1/2 cups brown rice or quinoa, cooked
1 cup peas thawed
1/2 cup parmesan cheese grated

In the slow cooker, add the chicken, olive oil, carrots, broth, salt, pepper, garlic, and oregano. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or high 3 to 4, or until chicken is done and carrots tender.
When cooked, add pre-cooked rice, peas, and parmesan. Stir to combine and continue cooking for 10 minutes.

SmartPoints (Freestyle): 9