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Stay Healthy Slow Cooker Brown Rice and Chicken

This Stay Healthy Slow Cooker Brown Rice and Chicken is a nourishing meal that practically cooks itself!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 7 hours
Total Time 7 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dish:
  • 2 cups organic brown rice
  • 5 cups water
  • 14.5 ounces organic diced tomatoes, ready-cut canned (do not drain)
  • 4 organic celery ribs (rinsed and diced)
  • 1 large sweet white onion (chopped)
  • Sriracha hot chili sauce (to taste)
  • 2 tablespoons organic herb mix (no salt)
  • 0.5 to 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 0.5 teaspoon paprika
  • 4 boneless and skinless organic chicken breasts
  • 0.25 to 0.5 cup gourmet Yoshida sauce
  • Heavy sprinkling of organic herb mix (no salt)
  • 1 tablespoon crushed red chili peppers
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 2 fresh rosemary sprigs

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • Chopping Knife
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Wooden spoon

Method
 

Instructions:
  1. Begin by rinsing your brown rice under cold water. This helps remove excess starch and will give you the perfect texture. Chop the celery, onion, and prepare the chicken breasts by trimming any excess fat.
  2. In your slow cooker, start by adding the rinsed brown rice. Then, pour in the 5 cups of water, followed by the diced tomatoes (with their juices), diced celery, and chopped onion.
  3. Now, it's time to add your spices! Sprinkle the organic herb mix, cumin, and paprika over the top. For an extra kick, squirt some sriracha hot chili sauce over the mixture before giving it a good stir to combine everything.
  4. Place the seasoned chicken breasts on top of the rice and vegetable mixture. Drizzle the gourmet Yoshida sauce over the chicken, then squirt additional sriracha hot chili sauce to cover the chicken for added flavor. Finish with a generous sprinkle of organic herb mix, crushed red chili peppers, cumin, paprika, and cayenne pepper if you like it spicy.
  5. Cover your slow cooker and set it to low for 6 to 8 hours or high for 3 to 4 hours. The goal is to let the chicken cook until it’s tender and the brown rice absorbs all the delicious flavors.
  6. Once cooking is complete, shred the chicken right in the slow cooker using two forks and stir everything together. Garnish with fresh rosemary sprigs for a pop of flavor. Serve hot and enjoy your Stay Healthy Slow Cooker Brown Rice and Chicken!

Notes

  • Feel free to adjust the spices based on your personal preference.
  • If you prefer a milder dish, reduce the amount of sriracha and crushed red chili peppers.
  • This recipe is highly customizable; swap in different proteins like turkey or tofu if desired.
  • For added depth of flavor, consider browning the chicken before adding it to the slow cooker.