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Healthy crockpot chicken with vegetables served over brown rice in a white bowl.

Healthy Crockpot Chicken Breast Recipe with Rice

This healthy crockpot chicken breast recipe with rice is an easy high protein dinner made with shredded chicken, vegetables, and a rich tomato garlic herb sauce. Perfect for meal prep and busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 14 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Course dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 385 kcal

Equipment

  • Crockpot or slow cooker
  • Skillet
  • cutting board
  • Knife
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Two forks for shredding

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small yellow onion diced
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 cup low sodium chicken broth
  • 1 can diced tomatoes drained
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 cup sliced carrots
  • 1 cup chopped zucchini
  • 1 cup green beans trimmed and cut into pieces
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
  • 3 cups cooked brown rice for serving

Instructions
 

  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until softened. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Transfer the mixture to the crockpot.
  • Pat the chicken breasts dry and season both sides with paprika, Italian seasoning, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Place the chicken into the crockpot over the onion mixture.
  • Pour in the chicken broth. Add diced tomatoes and tomato paste. Stir lightly around the chicken to combine the sauce ingredients.
  • Cover with the lid and cook on LOW for 5 to 6 hours or HIGH for 3 to 4 hours until the chicken becomes tender.
  • About 45 minutes before cooking finishes, add sliced carrots, chopped zucchini, and green beans to the crockpot.
  • Remove the chicken breasts and shred them using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the crockpot and stir everything together. Sprinkle fresh parsley over the top.
  • Serve the crockpot chicken over warm brown rice and spoon extra sauce over the top.

Notes

  • Add zucchini later in the cooking process so it keeps its texture.
  • For extra flavor, garnish with additional fresh parsley before serving.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
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