Description
A nourishing, hands-off slow cooker bowl loaded with lean chicken, vibrant veggies, and whole grain rice — perfect for balanced weeknight meals.
Ingredients
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 cup brown rice, rinsed
1 cup broccoli florets
1 cup diced bell peppers
1 cup zucchini slices
1 cup sliced carrots
1 small onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
Juice of 1 lemon
Optional toppings: cilantro, avocado slices, lime wedges, Greek yogurt
Instructions
1. Put brown rice, onion, garlic, broccoli, bell peppers, zucchini, carrots into crockpot. Place chicken on top. Season with oregano, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Pour broth and lemon juice over all.
2. Cover and cook on LOW for 4–5 hours (or HIGH for 2–3 hours) until rice and chicken are cooked.
3. Remove chicken, shred or slice, and return to crockpot. Gently stir to combine.
4. Adjust seasoning and serve in bowls with optional toppings like cilantro, avocado, and lime.
Notes
Store in airtight containers in fridge for up to 4 days. Add splash of broth when reheating.
Use frozen veggies — add later in cooking to avoid sogginess.
Substitute cauliflower rice for lower-carb version.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 4–5 hours
- Category: Bowl / Crockpot Meal
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Healthy / American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Protein: 30g