Cheesy Chicken and Rice Crockpot

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Cheesy Chicken and Rice Crockpot

Quick, easy, and extremely cheesy. This high-protein cheesy chicken and rice crockpot recipe is bound to become one of your family's favorite staples.

Prep Time5

Cook Time4 20

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Mexican

Keyword: cheesy chicken and rice, chicken and rice, chicken and rice crockpot

Servings:

Calories: 405kcal

Author: Jordan Smith

Equipment

crockpot

Ingredients

3 lbs chicken breast boneless skinless
16 oz green salsa whatever spice level
4 oz green chiles
1 jar queso
2 cups low sodium chicken broth
2 cups instant rice
serve with: cilantro, chips, cheese, tortillas, avocado, etc.

Instructions

Gather ingredients.
Add chicken breast, salsa, green chiles, and chicken broth to a slow cooker.
Cook on high for 4 hours.
Shred chicken and place back into the slow cooker. Cut the heat of the slow cooker to warm.
Add instant rice to slow cooker and cook for about 10 mins.
Stir in queso and let warm for about 10 more minutes.
Serve with tortillas, cilantro, chips, cheese, avocado, or whatever you want!

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