Slow Cooker Chicken and Rice Recipe

Step 1

Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet on medium-high heat.

Step 2

Add sliced onions to the skillet and cook for 3 minutes.

Step 3

Stir in garlic and continue to cook and stir for 30 seconds.

Step 4

Add diced tomatoes with the liquid, ground cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper; continue to cook for 3 minutes, or until tender and heated through.

Step 5

Layer rice on the bottom of your slow cooker.

Step 6

Stir prepared tomatoes mixture into the rice; add chicken broth and set aside.

Step 7

Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in the skillet over medium heat.

Step 8

Season chicken with paprika, salt, and pepper.

Step 9

Add chicken pieces to the pan and brown on each side, about 2 to 3 minutes per side, depending on the cut of chicken.

Step 10

Transfer chicken pieces to the slow cooker and arrange over the rice and tomatoes.

Step 11

Cover and cook on LOW for 5 to 6 hours, or on HIGH for 3 to 3.5 hours.

Step 12

Fluff the rice before serving and garnish with dried parsley.