Description
Whip up this Crockpot Chicken Fried Rice for a hassle-free dinner that brings Asian-inspired comfort straight to your table. Tender chicken, fluffy rice, and colorful veggies mingle together for a satisfying meal that practically cooks itself.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs or 680 grams)
Starches and Vegetables:
- 2 cups cooked rice (preferably day-old)
- 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables
Seasonings and Aromatics:
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 green onions (chopped for garnish)
Instructions
- Slice 1.5 lbs (680 grams) boneless chicken breasts into small, uniform bite-sized cubes that will cook evenly in your crockpot.
- Mince 4 garlic cloves finely and scatter them across the chicken pieces, ensuring each chunk gets some aromatic flavor.
- Add 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables directly into the crockpot, mixing them gently with the seasoned chicken.
- Pour ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce and 1 tablespoon sesame oil over the chicken and vegetable mixture, stirring carefully to distribute the seasonings.
- Set your crockpot to low temperature and cook for 4-6 hours, or alternatively set to high temperature for 2-3 hours until chicken is completely tender.
- Thirty minutes before serving, fold 2 cups of pre-cooked rice into the chicken mixture, ensuring the rice gets thoroughly heated and absorbs the surrounding flavors.
- Chop 2 green onions into thin rounds and sprinkle across the top of the finished dish for a fresh, crisp garnish.
Notes
- Trim chicken into uniform pieces to ensure even cooking and prevent dry spots.
- Frozen vegetable blends work best for maximum convenience and consistent texture.
- For a protein boost, scramble an egg directly into the crockpot during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
- Swap regular rice with cauliflower rice to make this recipe low-carb and keto-friendly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-6 hours (low) or 2-3 hours (high)
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg