Cozy Crockpot Marry Me Chicken Recipe

Craving a comforting, hearty meal? This Crockpot Marry Me Chicken is the ultimate cozy dish. After making it dozens of times, I’ve discovered the trick to keeping it from drying out. Jump to the recipe card or keep reading for my best tips. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Slow Cooker Cheesy Ranch Chicken & Potatoes and Easy Crockpot Chicken Tikka Masala.

What You'll Need for Cozy Crockpot Marry Me Chicken Recipe

Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 cup uncooked white rice
• 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
• 1 cup milk
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 green onions, sliced
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Optional: Additional shredded cheese, for serving
• Optional: Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

How to Make Cozy Crockpot Marry Me Chicken Recipe

1. Step 1: Place chicken breasts in the bottom of a 6-quart slow cooker. Season with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
2. Step 2: Spread uncooked rice over the chicken.
3. Step 3: In a bowl, mix together cream of chicken soup and milk. Pour over the rice.
4. Step 4: Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or on high for 2-3 hours, until chicken is cooked through and rice is tender.
5. Step 5: Stir in shredded cheese until melted. Top with sliced green onions and serve.

Storing & Reheating Cozy Crockpot Marry Me Chicken Recipe

Short-Term Storage

Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Make-ahead tip: You can prepare this recipe the night before. Combine all ingredients in the slow cooker, but don't turn it on. In the morning, turn it on and cook as directed.

Freezing Cozy Crockpot Marry Me Chicken Recipe

Freeze individual portions for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.

How to Reheat Without Drying It Out

Oven: Reheat in a 350°F (180°C) oven for 15-20 minutes, until heated through. Microwave: Reheat in the microwave for 2-3 minutes, until heated through. Stir halfway through.

Recipe Notes

• Chef tip: For a quicker cooking time, cut the chicken breasts in half before adding them to the slow cooker.
• Best substitution: You can substitute the cream of chicken soup with a homemade cream sauce made from butter, flour, and chicken broth.
• Make-ahead: This recipe can be made ahead and reheated. See storage notes for details.
• Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled to serve a larger crowd.
• Troubleshooting: If the sauce is too thin, mix 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of water and stir it in. If it's too thick, add a little more milk.

Cozy Crockpot Marry Me Chicken Recipe

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Prep

10 mins

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Cook

4-5 hrs (low) or 2-3 hrs (high)

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Total

4-5 hrs (low) or 2-3 hrs (high)

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Serves

4 servings

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Diet

Gluten-free

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 cup uncooked white rice
• 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
• 1 cup milk
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 green onions, sliced

Seasonings

• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Optional Toppings

• Additional shredded cheese, for serving
• Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Instructions

1. Step 1: Place chicken breasts in the bottom of a 6-quart slow cooker. Season with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
2. Step 2: Spread uncooked rice over the chicken.
3. Step 3: In a bowl, mix together cream of chicken soup and milk. Pour over the rice.
4. Step 4: Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or on high for 2-3 hours, until chicken is cooked through and rice is tender.
5. Step 5: Stir in shredded cheese until melted. Top with sliced green onions and serve.

Notes

• Chef tip: For a quicker cooking time, cut the chicken breasts in half before adding them to the slow cooker.
• Best substitution: You can substitute the cream of chicken soup with a homemade cream sauce made from butter, flour, and chicken broth.
• Make-ahead: This recipe can be made ahead and reheated. See storage notes for details.
• Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled to serve a larger crowd.
• Troubleshooting: If the sauce is too thin, mix 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of water and stir it in. If it's too thick, add a little more milk.

Storage

• Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
• Freezer: Freeze individual portions for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
• Oven reheat: Reheat in a 350°F (180°C) oven for 15-20 minutes, until heated through.
• Microwave reheat: Reheat in the microwave for 2-3 minutes, until heated through. Stir halfway through.
• Make ahead: You can prepare this recipe the night before. Combine all ingredients in the slow cooker, but don't turn it on. In the morning, turn it on and cook as directed.

Nutrition Per Serving

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 35g
• Fat: 18g
• Carbs: 38g
• Fiber: 1g
• Sugar: 3g
• Sodium: 800mg
• Cholesterol: 95mg
• Sat. Fat: 9g

Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.

Cozy Crockpot Marry Me Chicken Recipe FAQs

A Warm Final Note

I can’t wait for you to try Cozy Crockpot Marry Me Chicken Recipe and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!