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January 24, 2018

Slow Cooker Chicken and Brown Rice

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Slow Cooker Chicken and Brown Rice–whole chicken legs are seasoned and cooked until tender in your slow cooker and then browned under your broiler. Brown rice is cooked alongside the chicken and comes out with a creamy consistency–almost risotto-like. And no cream of soups are used in this recipe! 

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Slow Cooker Chicken and Brown Rice--whole chicken legs are seasoned and cooked until tender in your slow cooker and then browned under your broiler. Brown rice is cooked alongside the chicken and comes out with a creamy consistency--almost risotto-like. And no cream of soups are used in this recipe! 

Slow Cooker Chicken and Brown Rice

When I was growing up one of the recipes that my mom would make was chicken and rice. I believe it had rice, water, chicken, cream of mushroom soup, salt, pepper and paprika in it. It was one of the recipes I took with me to college and made when I was married too. I’m sure you’ve had something similar, right?

Well this recipe for slow cooker chicken and brown rice brings back memories from that dish but it is 10 times better. First off, you don’t use any cream of soups. Second, you use hearty and healthy brown rice. Third, it is cooked in your slow cooker which ensures that the chicken comes out totally tear apart tender. 

I know there are many of you that would prefer to cook with boneless chicken but believe me for this recipe you need to stick with bone-in chicken. The chicken legs release flavor and juices while they cook to produce a flavorful rice. I loved crisping up the top of my chicken legs in the oven under the broiler. The skin gets all brown and crispy and delicious. And it only takes an extra 5 minutes…totally worth it.

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Slow Cooker Chicken and Brown Rice--whole chicken legs are seasoned and cooked until tender in your slow cooker and then browned under your broiler. Brown rice is cooked alongside the chicken and comes out with a creamy consistency--almost risotto-like. And no cream of soups are used in this recipe! 

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Slow Cooker Chicken and Brown Rice--whole chicken legs are seasoned and cooked until tender in your slow cooker and then browned under your broiler. Brown rice is cooked alongside the chicken and comes out with a creamy consistency--almost risotto-like. And no cream of soups are used in this recipe! 

What Slow Cooker Did You Use?

For slow cooker chicken and brown rice I used my 6 quart oval Kitchenaid slow cooker.* I love this slow cooker (you can see me talking about it in a video here). It cooks low and evenly. I love the medium heat choice because most slow cookers that I’ve seen only have the option of cooking on low or high. If you’re going to buy just one slow cooker, this is the one that I recommend.

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Slow Cooker Chicken and Brown Rice


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  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 4 hours on high
  • Total Time: 47 minute
  • Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
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Chicken legs are seasoned and cooked until tender in your slow cooker and then browned under your broiler. Brown rice is cooked alongside the chicken and comes out with a creamy consistency–almost risotto-like. And no cream of soups are used in this recipe! 


Ingredients

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  • 1 yellow onion, diced
  • 2 Tbsp butter
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 cup long grain brown rice
  • 2 1/2 cups chicken broth, divided
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 pounds chicken legs
  • Montreal Chicken Seasoning* (this is made by McCormick Grill Mates, you can also use another seasoning of your choice)
  • 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. In a microwave safe dish, stir together the onion, butter, garlic, rice and 1/2 cup broth. Microwave for 4 minutes, stirring every 90 seconds. Transfer to a greased slow cooker.
  2. Stir in the 2 cups broth and water.
  3. Place the chicken on top of the rice. Season the chicken with 1 teaspoon of the Montreal chicken seasoning.
  4. Cover and cook on HIGH for about 4 hours.  (mine took exactly 4 hours…yours may take more or less depending on your slow cooker).
  5. Turn your oven to the broil setting and move the rack to 6-8 inches below the heating element. Carefully remove the chicken from the slow cooker and place it on a sheet pan. Sprinkle the chicken liberally with more of the Montreal chicken seasoning.  Put the sheet pan in the oven and let the chicken get crispy on top. This will take about 5 minutes, maybe a little more. I like to rotate my pan halfway through.
  6. Stir the Parmesan cheese into the rice. Salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Serve immediately (this tastes best served right away, it doesn’t hold up very well on the warm setting)

Notes

I used my 6 quart oval Kitchenaid slow cooker.*

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  • Category: Chicken
  • Method: Slow Cooker

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Slow Cooker Chicken and Brown Rice--whole chicken legs are seasoned and cooked until tender in your slow cooker and then browned under your broiler. Brown rice is cooked alongside the chicken and comes out with a creamy consistency--almost risotto-like. And no cream of soups are used in this recipe! 

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22 Comments Filed Under: All Recipes, Chicken, Rice, Slow Cooker Tagged With: 5 stars, 4-6 hours

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  1. Canadian Gal says

    March 17, 2021 at 12:17 pm

    I look at the comments to see how the recipe turned out but this is all just questions. So, here is an actual review. I just did it and it turned out amazing! The chicken was flavourful and the rice was delicious! Thank you for posting!

    ★★★★★

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    • Karen says

      March 17, 2021 at 3:08 pm

      Thank you for your review!

      Reply
  2. Dominic says

    February 14, 2021 at 8:25 am

    Hi, this is great, thanks for sharing. Would it work with Basmati brown rice?

    Reply
    • Karen says

      February 15, 2021 at 1:40 pm

      Yes it would!

      Reply
  3. Alisa says

    September 25, 2020 at 8:07 pm

    Will it ruin everything if I leave out the cheese?

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    • Karen says

      September 28, 2020 at 11:44 am

      Not at all! Should be great.

      Reply
  4. tarrah barber says

    December 22, 2019 at 1:11 pm

    Hi. Thanks for the recipe but I want to use boneless skinless chicken breast. How would I alter the recipe so that the chicken is still moist but the rice is done?? Please help. And thank you.

    Reply
    • Karen says

      December 26, 2019 at 5:39 pm

      You could use a foil packet for the chicken. Wrap it in foil and place it on top of the rice. SHould help with the moistness.

      Reply
  5. wendy says

    April 30, 2019 at 9:31 am

    if i double the recipe, do i need to change the cooking time?

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    • Karen says

      April 30, 2019 at 1:31 pm

      You may need to increase the cooking time.

      Reply
  6. Marlyn says

    April 28, 2019 at 8:48 am

    Could I set this on low, to cook longer? I like recipes I can set in the morning, so it’s ready when I get home from work and picking up kids.

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    • Karen says

      April 29, 2019 at 8:16 am

      You could try. It might be overdone. I worry a little about the rice.

      Reply
  7. Erin says

    August 15, 2018 at 3:34 am

    Would I need to adjust the cook time or any ingredients if using short grain brown rice as opposed to long grain?

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    • Karen says

      August 20, 2018 at 2:47 pm

      short grain rice will clump up more. It will also take longer to cook. I’d add an extra hour to the cooking time.

      Reply
  8. Jessica says

    March 19, 2018 at 12:20 pm

    I don’t have an oven in my tiny studio apartment, would it be fine if I just seared the chicken prior to putting it in the slow cooker?

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    • Karen says

      March 20, 2018 at 6:50 pm

      Yes, that will be just fine.

      Reply
  9. Nicci says

    February 4, 2018 at 7:06 pm

    Karen this recipe just looks incredible. Cant wait to try it!
    Than you

    Reply
    • Karen says

      February 5, 2018 at 10:44 am

      you’re welcome!

      Reply
  10. Erika says

    January 31, 2018 at 5:59 pm

    How do I complete the first step without a microwave?

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    • Karen says

      February 1, 2018 at 11:17 am

      Hi Erica, just melt the butter in a pan on the stove. Add in the onion and saute for 3 minutes, add in the garlic and saute for 1 minute. Then add in the broth and rice and cook for 1 more minute. Then add all back into the slow cooker.

      Reply
  11. Ron Sipus says

    January 24, 2018 at 3:26 pm

    Can you substitute bone in breast meat for the the leg?

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    • Karen says

      January 24, 2018 at 3:34 pm

      yes Ron, I think that would work very nicely.

      Reply

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