Crock Pot Chicken Thighs and Rice

Crockpot Chicken thighs and rice is a delicious meal that cooks the chicken thighs perfectly with flavorful seasoned rice. This slow cooker recipe is simple to make with simple ingredients and a crowd favorite.

If you have made our most popular Crock Pot Chicken and Rice Recipe or No Peek Chicken and Rice then you will love this chicken and rice recipe.

Why We Love This Recipe

• Family Friendly – Chicken and Rice is the perfect combination and makes the perfect comfort meal.
• Pantry Seasoning – You can easily make this recipe without any cream of soups. You will get flavorful seasoned chicken with simple spices.
• Crispy Skin – Even though you cook the chicken in the slow cooker, the chicken thighs are cooked with a crispy skin.

Ingredients

• Bone-In Chicken Thighs – We recommend using chicken with skin on
• Olive Oil – Use oil of your choice
• Paprika – See Best Paprika Substitute if you are out
• Uncooked Long-Grain Rice – You can also use Basmati Rice Recipe
• Low-Sodium Chicken Broth – If you are out, check out Chicken broth substitutes
• Minced Garlic – Learn How to Mince Garlic Cloves if using garlic cloves or use garlic powder
• Dried Italian Seasoning – See Italian Seasoning Recipe to make homemade

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Variations Ideas

• Chicken – This recipe can easily be made with boneless skinless chicken breasts or boneless skinless chicken thighs. If using boneless skinless chicken, there is no need to sear.
• Cream of Chicken Soup – For a creamier texture add in Homemade Cream of Chicken Soup, Cream of Celery Soup Recipe or Homemade Cream of Mushroom Soup Recipe.
• Seasoning – Feel free to add in seasoning to what you prefer such as onion powder or lemon juice.

How to Make Chicken Thighs and Rice in the Crock Pot

• Step 1 – Season both sides of the chicken thighs with salt, pepper and paprika. 
• Step 2 – Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.  Add the chicken to the skillet and cook both sides of the chicken for 5-7 minutes until browned. 

• Step 3 – Place the rice, chicken broth, minced garlic, Italian seasoning to the crock pot and gently stir to combine the ingredients. 
• Step 4 – Place the browned chicken thighs on top of this mixture in the crock pot. 

• Step 5 – Cover and cook on high for 2-3 hours until the rice is tender and the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. 

• Step 6 – Remove the chicken from the crock pot.  Stir the rice and then it’s ready to serve and enjoy!  

Expert Tips

• Add More Liquid – Add more chicken broth if needed to prevent the chicken and rice from drying out. 
• Seasoning – For the best flavor, season both sides of the skin-on chicken.
• Cooking Chicken – To ensure the chicken is fully cooked, use a meat thermometer to check internal temperature. The internal temperature should reach 165 degrees when they are fully cook.

Serving Suggestions

This crockpot chicken and rice recipe is delicious on its own but we love to add a side of vegetables to complete the meal. Here are some of our favorites veggies.

• Air Fryer Broccoli
• Oven Roasted Carrots Recipe
• Air Fryer Corn on the Cob