Ingredients:
- 1 Β½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup uncooked brown rice (or white rice β points vary)
- 2 Β½ cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup carrots, diced
- 1 cup celery, diced
- 1 cup peas (frozen, added at the end)
- 1 tsp salt
- Β½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning (or thyme/parsley mix)
- Β½ cup reduced-fat shredded cheddar cheese (optional, for topping)
π©βπ³ Instructions:
- Prepare the crock pot: Spray with nonstick cooking spray.
- Add ingredients: Place chicken breasts, rice, broth, onion, garlic, carrots, celery, and seasonings into the crock pot. Stir gently.
- Cook: Cover and cook on LOW for 5β6 hours or until chicken is cooked through and rice is tender.
- Shred chicken: Remove chicken breasts, shred with two forks, and return to the pot.
- Add peas: Stir in frozen peas and let sit for 5β10 minutes until heated through.
- Optional: Sprinkle reduced-fat cheddar on top before serving.
β¨ Tips:
- Use cauliflower rice instead of brown rice to drop the points even lower (add it in the last 30 minutes so it doesnβt get mushy).
- For a creamier texture, stir in Β½ cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt before serving.
- Add hot sauce or red pepper flakes for a spicy version.