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Crockpot Garlic Butter Chicken and Parmesan Rice Bowls

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This easy crockpot garlic butter chicken and parmesan rice bowls recipe is a comforting, hands-off family dinner featuring tender chicken, buttery rice, and a cheesy finish. Perfect for busy nights, it uses simple pantry staples and delivers crowd-pleasing flavor with minimal effort.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 6–8 fresh garlic cloves, minced (or 2 teaspoons garlic powder)
  • 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon salt (more to taste)
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1.5 cups long grain white rice, rinsed (jasmine or basmati preferred)
  • 1 cup extra chicken broth (added halfway through)
  • 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese (plus more for serving)
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Place the chicken breasts or thighs directly into your crockpot. Pat dry if needed.
  2. In a small mixing bowl, combine melted butter, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Whisk until smooth and pour evenly over the chicken.
  3. Pour 2 cups chicken broth around the chicken, covering about halfway up the sides.
  4. Cover and cook on high for 2 hours or low for 4 hours, until the chicken is almost cooked through.
  5. Remove the lid and add rinsed rice directly into the broth around the chicken. Pour in the extra 1 cup chicken broth and gently stir the rice into the liquid.
  6. Replace the lid and cook on high for another 1-1.5 hours, or low for 2-2.5 hours, until the rice is fluffy and has absorbed the liquid. Stir halfway through and add more broth if needed.
  7. Once the rice is tender and chicken is cooked through (internal temp 165°F), use forks or tongs to shred or slice the chicken in the crockpot.
  8. Stir in the parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
  9. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. If too thick, add a splash of warm broth or water; if too runny, let sit with the lid off for 10-15 minutes.
  10. Serve in bowls, garnished with extra parmesan and fresh parsley. Add a squeeze of lemon if desired.

Notes

Rinse the rice to prevent gumminess. Add rice halfway through cooking for best texture. Stir in parmesan at the end for creaminess. Adjust broth as needed for desired consistency. For gluten-free, double-check broth and cheese labels. For dairy-free, use vegan butter and nutritional yeast. Add veggies or swap rice for brown rice or cauliflower rice as desired.

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Keywords: crockpot, slow cooker, garlic butter chicken, parmesan rice, easy dinner, family meal, comfort food, chicken and rice, one pot, gluten-free

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