Slow Cooker Cheesy Chicken, Broccoli and Rice Casserole

Makes 4-6 servings

Ideal slow cooker size: 4-5 quart

Cooking time: 3 hours on LOW

1 cup minute brown rice (or 1 cup whole grain orzo)

2 cups chicken broth

1 tsp minced garlic

1/2 tsp kosher salt

1/4 tsp black pepper

1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts

12 oz frozen broccoli florets

Salt and pepper, to taste

2 cups extra sharp cheddar cheese

1. Pour the rice (or orzo) in the bottom of your slow cooker. Pour broth on top of the rice. Sprinkle in the garlic, salt and pepper.

2. Cut the chicken breasts into small bite size pieces. Spread them evenly in the slow cooker. 

3. Evenly place the broccoli on top of the chicken breasts. 

4. Cover and cook on LOW for about 2-4 hours, until chicken is cooked through and rice is cooked through. 

5. Salt and pepper to taste. Stir in 1 cup of the cheddar. Then sprinkle the remaining cheese on top. (I like to let the cheese on top melt a bit. I put mine under the broiler in the oven for just 2 minutes.)

6. Scoop onto serving plates and enjoy!

Recipe Credit: 365 Days of Crockpot