This Slow Cooker Chicken and Rice recipe is the ultimate busy-day dinner! Tender chicken, creamy gravy, Cajun seasoning, and fluffy rice come together in under 10 minutes of prep. Perfect comfort food when you’re short on time or low on energy.

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This is the recipe I make when I know I’ve got a busy day ahead and I’m short on time. Honestly, it’s also the one I pull out when I’m not feeling well or I’m just running low on energy. It’s warm, creamy, and filling—the definition of comfort food.

The best part? You dump everything in the slow cooker and let it do the work for you. By dinner, your kitchen smells amazing and all that’s left to do is shred the chicken, taste the gravy, and serve it over rice.

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Ingredients You’ll Need

• 3 to 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 (10.5 oz) can Cream of Chicken Soup (I suggest using unsalted to control sodium)
• 2 (0.87 oz) envelopes of chicken gravy mix (dry)
• 1/2 cup water or chicken broth (optional)
• Hot steamed rice for serving
• salt & pepper
• Seasoning of your choice – I use this Cajun seasoning.

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Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Prep the chicken
   Place chicken in the slow cooker and season lightly with salt and pepper, if desired.
2. Mix the gravy base
   In a bowl, whisk together the cream of chicken soup, dry gravy mix, and water (if using). Pour this mixture over the chicken.
3. Cook low and slow
   Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 6 hours.
4. Cut cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces and season
   Before serving, break the chicken into bite-sized pieces and stir everything together.
   👉 This is when I always taste the gravy. Adjust the seasoning to your taste—but for me, this is where Cajun seasoning shines. My favorite is Slap Ya Mama Cajun Seasoning, and it takes this dish over the top!
5. Serve
   Spoon the chicken and gravy over hot steamed rice. Comfort food at its finest.

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Recipe Notes

• Do NOT make the gravy separately—you are just using the dry mix.
• Frozen chicken works fine—just cook on the longer side. Chicken breast must have an internal temperature of 165 degrees to be done.
• You can toss in frozen vegetables before cooking for a complete one-pot meal.

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Serving Suggestions

I love serving this slow cooker chicken and rice with:

• A side of green beans or roasted veggies
• A simple salad
• A buttery roll to soak up the extra gravy

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On those days when everything feels like too much—whether it’s a packed schedule, kids’ activities, or just plain exhaustion—this recipe is my lifesaver. It’s easy, affordable, and my whole family cleans their plates.

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✅ Save this recipe for your next busy day or when you just need some good old Southern comfort food in a bowl. Like this recipe? Check out my Salisbury Steak Recipe!

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