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Crockpot Cheesy Chicken & Rice
Matthew BoundsIngredients
- 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 can whole kernel corn, drained
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
- 1 box Zatarain's yellow rice mix
- 1 cup cheddar cheese
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 4 tbsp butter
Instructions
- 1Spray crockpot with non-stick spray and add chicken breasts to the bottom.
- 2Mix all other ingredients in a bowl and spread on top of the chicken breasts.
- 3Cook on low for 7-8 hours.
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Open in Pepper →The Cheat Code for Weeknight Dinner
Cooked rice is the ultimate weeknight cheat code — you can turn a cup of leftovers into fried rice, a burrito bowl, or a one-pot casserole faster than delivery could show up.
Cooks on Pepper reach for this collection when the fridge feels empty but there's a container of rice waiting to be used. Add a protein, a vegetable, and a sauce, and dinner is done.
Every recipe here works with day-old rice from the fridge — the drier grains actually crisp better and soak up flavor without turning to mush.
Quick Tips
- 1
Day-old rice fries best
Fresh rice steams; day-old rice from the fridge crisps up perfectly in a hot pan.
- 2
Cook rice with broth
Swap water for chicken or veggie broth to add flavor before the dish even starts.
- 3
Toast rice for pilaf
Sauté raw rice in butter for 2 minutes before adding liquid — deeper, nuttier flavor.
- 4
Freeze in single portions
Cooked rice freezes 3 months in ziplock bags — thaw and reheat with a splash of water.
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