Slow Cooker Chicken and Rice Recipe - How to make Chicken and Rice in the Slow Cooker

long-grain rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: white rice

Quinoa offers more protein and nutrients, while white rice is more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while canola oil is a budget-friendly option.

saffron

🥗Healthier: turmeric

💰Cheaper: paprika

Turmeric adds color and health benefits, while paprika is more economical.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: vegetable broth

Homemade broth is healthier, and vegetable broth is often less expensive.

Pour 2 cups jasmine rice into the slow cooker.

Add frozen vegetables to the rice.

Pour in 4 cups chicken broth and 2 tablespoons soy sauce.

Season with salt to taste and mix everything together.

Set the rice mixture aside.

Season bone-in skin-on chicken thighs with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, dried parsley, dried oregano, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper, mixing the spices well.

Heat olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat and add the seasoned chicken thighs.

Sear the chicken for 2-3 minutes on each side until browned.

Add the browned chicken to the slow cooker.

Sauté sliced onions in the same pan until caramelized.

Add minced garlic to the onions and sauté for 30 seconds.

Add the caramelized onion and garlic to the slow cooker and mix in.

Place the lid on the slow cooker and cook on high for 4 hours.

After 3 hours, fluff the rice to ensure even cooking.

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