Chicken & Rice Casserole
Ingredients:
1 c. Long Grain Rice
3 c. Water
2 t. Bouillon Granules
1 can cream of Chicken Soup
1 16 oz bag Broccoli
2-3 Chicken Breasts, frozen
¼ t Garlic Powder
1 c. grated Cheddar Cheese
Combine all ingredients in freezer bag, label and freeze.
On cooking day, cook on high 3-4 hours. Once cooked, chop up chicken breasts. If too runny, remove lid from slow cooker for 15 minutes while cooking on high
Chicken & Rice Casserole
A quick and easy freezer to slow cooker casserole for those busy days!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours 14 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 24 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 347kcal
Ingredients
- 1 c long grain rice
- 3 c water
- 2 tsp bouillon granules
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
- 16 oz bag of broccoli
- 2-3 chicken breasts frozen
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- 1 c cheddar cheese shredded
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in freezer bag, label and freeze.
- On cooking day, cook on high 3-4 hours. Once cooked, chop up chicken breasts. If too runny, remove lid from slow cooker for 15 minutes while cooking on high.
Nutrition
Calories: 347kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 754mg | Potassium: 596mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 775IU | Vitamin C: 68mg | Calcium: 195mg | Iron: 2mg
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Jessica says
Could frozen carrots be used instead of broccoli? Thanks!!!
Sarah says
Yes, that will work for sure!
Kupolaf says
Do you have am idea of the calories for any or all of these meals? And do you think a vegetarian version could work?
Sidetracked Sarah says
I'm sorry, I have no idea how many calories these have without entering each ingredient into My Fitness Pal. I'm not very familiar with vegetarian meals either, so I'm not a lot of help. Sorry!
Michelle says
how long does it take to defrost?
Sidetracked Sarah says
I like to get it out the night before so that it is ready in the morning. If you forget to do that (like I often do), you can stick it in the microwave on defrost. I generally do it for 2 pounds worth….and even if it's not all the way defrosted, it's close enough.
Mindy says
does this work like other slow cooker recipes where it can be 3-4 hours on high OR 6-8 on low?? Just curious because I will need this to cook for 6 hours while i am gone.
Sidetracked Sarah says
Yes, it should be the same.
Charlene says
Does the chicken have to be frozen before adding to the freezer bag????
Sidetracked Sarah says
I would say it could be added either way. If you normally buy it thawed (but not previously frozen), it would be OK to add it to the freezer bag that way. I just wouldn't do it if it had been frozen and then thawed. You're more in danger of bacteria issues when you refreeze raw meat.
Leilani says
How many people do your recipes serve? I have 6 children also, with 3 teenage boys and I'm wondering if your recipes will feed my crew or if I need to double them.
Sidetracked Sarah says
Well, I have 2 teenagers, but we usually have leftovers, so I think you'd be OK with not doubling them. On the chicken dishes (like chicken & rice), I'd be sure to just add some extra chicken breast to be sure and have enough.
Diane says
do you cook the rice first or just put the raw stuff in the bag with all the other ingredients, then into the freezer???
Sidetracked Sarah says
I usually don't precook it. You can put it in the bag for the freezer…..or you can just add it to the crockpot that day. I prefer to add it that day without freezing it because wet rice sticks to the bag.
Amber says
When you say that you prefer to just add it to the crockpot that day, do you mean cooked or dry, uncooked rice? Sorry, I'm a little slow 🙂
Sidetracked Sarah says
No problem, I'm not always extremely clear. 🙂 Uncooked is what I meant.
GranolaMom says
is this brown rice? i usually have brown basmati rice… does that work in this recipie?
Sidetracked Sarah says
Yes….I used short grain brown rice in mine. I’m sure the basmati would work, although I’ve never cooked with it. You may want to consider using a little extra liquid if it needs to cook longer than regular brown rice. Just a thought.