Best 20 Rice Cooker Chicken Recipes

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Indulge in the culinary delight of chicken cooked to perfection in a rice cooker. This versatile appliance transforms ordinary chicken into a tender and juicy masterpiece with minimal effort. From classic one-pot meals to international culinary adventures, our collection of rice cooker chicken recipes offers a diverse range of flavors to satisfy every palate.

Embark on a culinary journey with our classic chicken and rice recipe, a comforting dish that combines succulent chicken with fluffy rice, savory vegetables, and aromatic herbs. For a taste of the Mediterranean, try our flavorful chicken cacciatore, featuring tender chicken braised in a rich tomato sauce with bell peppers, olives, and herbs.

Spice up your meal with our tantalizing chicken tikka masala, a creamy and flavorful Indian dish that pairs tender chicken with a velvety tomato and yogurt sauce. If you prefer a zesty twist, our lemon chicken recipe delivers a refreshing burst of citrus, while our honey garlic chicken offers a sweet and savory glaze that's sure to impress.

For a healthier option, our steamed chicken with vegetables recipe showcases the natural flavors of chicken and fresh vegetables, cooked to perfection in a rice cooker. And for a quick and easy weeknight meal, our chicken and broccoli stir-fry is a flavorful and nutritious dish that can be on your table in just minutes.

Each recipe is carefully curated to ensure success, with step-by-step instructions, helpful tips, and detailed ingredient lists. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or just starting your culinary adventure, our rice cooker chicken recipes guarantee a delicious and satisfying meal every time.

Here are our top 20 tried and tested recipes!

SLOW COOKER MEXICAN CHICKEN AND RICE



Slow Cooker Mexican Chicken and Rice image

Easy, simple, and tastes great!

Provided by mommyyoder

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 3h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 cups chicken broth
1 ½ cups converted long-grain white rice
½ large white onion, sliced
1 (24 ounce) jar salsa
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies
1 (1 ounce) packet dry taco seasoning mix, divided
2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained

Steps:

  • Pour the chicken stock into a slow cooker, and stir in the rice, onion, salsa, green chilies, and half the taco seasoning. Rub the remaining taco seasoning over the chicken breasts, and place into the cooker. Place the lid on the cooker, and set to high setting.
  • Cook until the rice is thickened and most of the liquid has been absorbed, about 3 hours. About 20 minutes before serving time, turn the cooker to warm setting. Remove the chicken breasts, and slice them. Stir the chicken and the black beans into the slow cooker. Return lid to cooker, allow the beans to heat, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 339.9 calories, Carbohydrate 61.8 g, Cholesterol 22.8 mg, Fat 1.9 g, Fiber 8.2 g, Protein 18.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 2005.8 mg, Sugar 6 g

SLOW-COOKER SOUTHWEST CHEESY CHICKEN AND RICE



Slow-Cooker Southwest Cheesy Chicken and Rice image

Destined to become a new family favorite, this slow-cooker dinner dishes out lots of love in the form of extra-cheesy rice, tender chicken, black beans and corn.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 2h50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 package (0.85 oz) Old El Paso™ chicken taco seasoning mix
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
8 boneless skinless chicken thighs
1 can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic fire roasted diced tomatoes, drained
1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained, rinsed
1 cup fresh or frozen whole kernel sweet corn
8 oz Kraft™ Velveeta™ cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (8 oz)
4 cups cooked white rice
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Spray 5-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In small bowl, mix taco seasoning mix, cumin, salt and red pepper. Sprinkle both sides of chicken thighs with seasoning mixture; arrange in slow cooker. Pour tomatoes, beans and corn over chicken in slow cooker. Cover; cook on High heat setting 2 to 2 1/2 hours or until juice of chicken is clear when thickest part is cut (at least 165°F). Remove chicken and, using two forks, shred into bite-size pieces.
  • Add Velveeta™ and Cheddar cheeses to slow cooker. Cover; cook 15 minutes. Beat with whisk until cheeses have melted into sauce. Add rice and shredded chicken; stir to combine. Cover; cook about 10 minutes or until hot. Garnish with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 510, Carbohydrate 43 g, Cholesterol 145 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 5 g, Protein 37 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1540 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 1/2 g

SLOW COOKER CREAMY CHICKEN SOUP WITH LEMON, RICE AND DILL



Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken Soup With Lemon, Rice and Dill image

This lightly creamy and incredibly comforting soup is all about the almost-austere interplay of chicken, broth, white rice and lemon. It's also a great way to use up leftover rice: Any variety will work. Tempering the yolks (slowly whisking hot broth into them) ensures that they will emulsify and thicken the soup, and not scramble. Use a half cup of lemon juice for an assertively tart soup, but, for a gentler effect, use the smaller amount. If you prefer, you can use an equivalent weight of chicken legs instead of thighs.

Provided by Sarah DiGregorio

Categories     dinner, lunch, weekday, soups and stews, main course

Time 6h20m

Yield 4 to 5 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 large yellow onion, peeled and quartered
2 carrots, peeled, trimmed and halved
2 celery stalks, halved
5 large garlic cloves, peeled
1 bay leaf
3 1/2 to 4 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 8 thighs)
6 cups chicken broth or stock
Black pepper
Kosher salt
2 cups cooked white rice
1/3 to 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (from about 2 large lemons), more as needed
4 large egg yolks
1/2 cup sour cream
1 small bunch dill, chopped

Steps:

  • Combine the onion, carrot, celery, garlic and bay leaf in a 5- to 8-quart slow cooker. Pull the skin off half of the thighs and discard it (or save to render the fat at another time). Add the chicken to the slow cooker and top with broth. Season generously with pepper. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt if you are using low-sodium broth or 1 teaspoon salt if using homemade unsalted stock. (Do not add salt now if you are using fully salted broth.) Cover and cook on low for at least 4 hours and up to 6 hours. If it's more convenient, you can let the slow cooker switch to warm after 6 hours. The soup will hold on warm for about another 2 hours before the chicken starts to dry out.
  • With a spoon or ladle, skim and discard any obvious foam and fat from the top of the soup. With tongs or a slotted spoon, remove the chicken and vegetables to a bowl and strain the broth. Discard the vegetables (or if they still have flavor, set them aside for a snack) and let the chicken cool while you finish the soup. Return the broth to the slow cooker, and switch the heat to high. Stir in the rice, cover and let the soup heat up until it is at least steaming hot, or bubbling a bit around the edges, about 10 minutes.
  • Whisk the lemon juice, egg yolks and sour cream in a medium bowl until creamy and combined. Dip a liquid measuring cup into the hot broth. While whisking constantly, very slowly drizzle about 2 cups of hot broth into the lemon juice mixture until fully combined and smooth. Pour this mixture into the slow cooker with the rest of the soup and whisk for another minute or so, until the soup starts to thicken enough to lightly coat the back of a spoon. Coarsely shred the chicken meat and add it into the soup, discarding the bones and skin. Stir in the dill and taste the soup. Add salt if necessary, and more lemon juice and black pepper if you like. If the soup isn't hot enough, cover and let heat on high for another 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 858, UnsaturatedFat 31 grams, Carbohydrate 43 grams, Fat 52 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 52 grams, SaturatedFat 16 grams, Sodium 1711 milligrams, Sugar 9 grams, TransFat 0 grams

SLOW-COOKER CREAMY CHICKEN AND WILD RICE SOUP



Slow-Cooker Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup image

Take 15 minutes to toss 7 easy ingredients into a slow cooker, and you'll have a warm and delicious soup to satisfy hungry appetites.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 7h45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs (5 thighs), cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 cup uncooked wild rice
1/4 cup fresh or frozen chopped onions
2 cans (10 3/4 oz each) condensed cream of potato soup
1 can (14 oz) roasted garlic-seasoned chicken broth
2 cups frozen sliced carrots
1 cup half-and-half

Steps:

  • Place chicken in 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker. In large bowl, mix wild rice, onions, soup, broth and carrots; pour over chicken.
  • Cover; cook on Low heat setting 7 to 8 hours.
  • Stir in half-and-half. Increase heat setting to High. Cover; cook 15 to 30 minutes longer or until hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250, Carbohydrate 23 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 17 g, SaturatedFat 4 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 820 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 0 g

SLOW COOKER CHICKEN AND RICE



Slow Cooker Chicken and Rice image

Start this dinner in your slow cooker before you leave for work in the morning and come home to a delicious chicken and rice meal in a taco-seasoned tomato sauce.

Provided by Robyn M Johnson

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 3h15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 large bell peppers, coarsely chopped
1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
1 cup water
1 small onion, chopped
1 (1 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Combine tomatoes, chicken, bell peppers, rice, water, onion, taco seasoning, salt, pepper, and cayenne in a slow cooker; stir to combine. Cook on Low for 6 to 8 hours, or on High for 3 to 4 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 315.9 calories, Carbohydrate 54.1 g, Cholesterol 29.3 mg, Fat 1.7 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 16.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 1588.8 mg, Sugar 8.9 g

SLOW COOKER LEMON-GARLIC CHICKEN AND RICE



Slow Cooker Lemon-Garlic Chicken and Rice image

This slow cooker chicken and rice dish is a perfect set-it-and-forget-it meal for the cooler months.

Provided by Lauren Magenta

Categories     100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes     Slow Cooker     Main Dishes     Chicken

Time 4h25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (32 fluid ounce) container chicken broth
1 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
8 (5 ounce) bone-in chicken thighs
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 ½ cups uncooked white rice
2 cups sliced carrots
1 pinch chopped fresh parsley, or to taste

Steps:

  • Turn a slow cooker to High. Combine chicken broth, lemon juice, garlic, garlic powder, and cayenne in the bottom of the cooker until mixture heats through, about 5 minutes.
  • In the meantime, heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season both sides of chicken thighs with salt and pepper and place in the hot skillet. Cook, turning occasionally, until crisp on both sides, 5 to 7 minutes total. Remove chicken from the pan and set aside.
  • Turn slow cooker to Low and add rice, carrots, and chicken. Cover and cook until chicken is no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 4 hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 626.4 calories, Carbohydrate 72 g, Cholesterol 120.4 mg, Fat 19 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 39.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 859 mg, Sugar 4.4 g

SLOW COOKER CHIPOTLE-LIME CHICKEN THIGHS JAMAICAN RICE AND PEAS



Slow Cooker Chipotle-Lime Chicken Thighs Jamaican Rice and Peas image

Provided by Robin Miller : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 3h20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 cup sliced onion
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped carrots
4 pounds skinless chicken thighs
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
One 15-ounce can tomato sauce
1/4 cup lime juice
1 tablespoon minced chipotle chiles in adobo sauce with 1 teaspoon sauce from can
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 avocado, diced
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
Lime wedges, for garnish
2 cups instant white rice
One 14-ounce can coconut milk
1 cup water
One 15-ounce can red beans, drained
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon finely grated lime zest
1/4 cup chopped scallions
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • For the chicken: Arrange onion, celery and carrots in bottom of slow cooker. Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper and arrange over vegetables.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together tomato sauce, lime juice, chipotle chiles with sauce, and garlic. Pour mixture over chicken.
  • Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or high for 3 to 4 hours. Serve half of the thighs with this meal (topped with diced avocado and cilantro and garnished with lime wedges) and reserve remaining thighs for another meal.
  • For the rice: In a medium saucepan, combine rice, coconut milk, water, beans, thyme, and lime zest. Set pan over high heat and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer 5 minutes, until liquid is absorbed. Fold in scallions and season to taste with salt and pepper.

PRESSURE-COOKER HOMEMADE CHICKEN AND RICE SOUP



Pressure-Cooker Homemade Chicken and Rice Soup image

We love chicken and rice soup and thought it would make a superb pressure-cooker recipe. We were right! -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 10 servings (2-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 quarts chicken broth or water
4 bone-in chicken breast halves (about 3 pounds)
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
3 medium carrots, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
1/2 cup uncooked long grain rice
Minced fresh parsley, optional

Steps:

  • In a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker, place all ingredients. Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure-cook on low for 5 minutes; quick-release pressure., With a slotted spoon, remove chicken. When cool enough to handle, remove meat from bones; discard skin and bones. Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces. Skim fat from broth; add chicken. Select saute setting and adjust for high heat; cook until chicken is heated through. If desired, sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 223 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 72mg cholesterol, Sodium 1690mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 26g protein.

RICE COOKER CHICKEN



Rice Cooker Chicken image

My mom designed this recipe to free up the stove by using the rice cooker to steam and stew chicken thighs, yielding tender, almost slow-cooked chicken with a comforting taste. It takes a while to make, but requires minimal work. You can use any cut of chicken, but dark meats come out especially soft. Serve with white rice and enjoy!

Provided by STARDUST_331

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian

Time 1h55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

½ cup soy sauce
6 cloves garlic, smashed
4 slices fresh ginger root, coarsely chopped
1 teaspoon monosodium glutamate (such as Ac'cent®)
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon sesame seed oil
4 boneless chicken thighs
1 ½ teaspoons cornstarch
1 cup water, or as needed - divided

Steps:

  • Place the soy sauce, garlic, ginger, monosodium glutamate (if using), salt, pepper, and sesame oil into a large resealable plastic bag and squeeze the bag with your fingers to mix the ingredients and dissolve the salt. Add the chicken thighs to the marinade and squeeze the bag again to coat the chicken. Squeeze as much air as possible out of the bag and zip the bag closed. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
  • Mix the cornstarch and 2 tablespoons of water in a small bowl until smooth. Pour the marinade from the plastic bag into a programmable electric rice cooker and mix in the cornstarch mixture until thoroughly combined. Place the chicken thighs into the sauce. Add just enough water to barely cover the chicken and stir.
  • Close the lid of the cooker, set the cooker for the regular rice setting, and press the start button. When steam begins coming out of the top of the cooker (after about 20 minutes), set the cooker's timer for 10 minutes. When the timer goes off, uncover and stir the chicken. Set timer and cook for another 10 minutes; switch the cooker to the keep-warm setting. Allow chicken to rest in the keep-warm setting for 20 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 206 calories, Carbohydrate 6.3 g, Cholesterol 78.5 mg, Fat 8.6 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 24.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 2585.4 mg, Sugar 0.6 g

HEALTHY MEALS MONDAY: CAFE RIO SLOW COOKER CHICKEN AND CILANTRO RICE



Healthy Meals Monday: Cafe Rio Slow Cooker Chicken and Cilantro Rice image

Number Of Ingredients 12

Chicken
8 oz (light or fat free) Italian dressing - about half a bottle
1 Tablespoon cumin
1 Tablespoon chili powder
3lbs frozen chicken breasts
Rice
2 cups uncooked brown rice
2 cups chopped cilantro
1 cup salsa verde (green salsa)
1 bunch green onions
4 cups of water
A pinch of salt

Steps:

  • Mix cumin, chili powder & dressing in bowl
  • Place frozen chicken breasts in crock pot
  • Pour mixture over chicken & cover
  • Cook on high for 5 hrs or on low for 7 to 8. Shred chicken in the crockpot and mix it well.
  • Wash and chop the cilantro. Mix the cilantro with 2 cups of water and pour in the pan for cooking the rice. Add two more cups of water, the salt, Salsa Verde, and onion. Bring to a boil. Stir in the rice in the boiling water. Cover and turn down heat to very low; steam for 30 minutes. Makes about 10 servings.
  • Put it all together with Toppings:
  • Cook whole wheat burrito tortillas on non-greased skillet 10-15 seconds on each side
  • Put Chicken, Cilantro Rice, black beans, avocado, lowfat cheese, cilantro, tomatoes, (I also added red pepper, green onions and spinach) inside of tortilla.
  • Add anything else you like (fat free sour cream, salsa, etc.)
  • Roll up your tortilla and eat your delicious and healthy Cafe Rio Burrito!

Nutrition Facts : Servingsize 1 serving, Calories 3045 kcal, Fat 132 g, SaturatedFat 37 g, Cholesterol 871 mg, Sodium 4881 mg, Carbohydrate 149 g, Sugar 25 g, Protein 298 mg

SPINACH, MUSHROOM, AND CHICKEN RISOTTO FOR RICE COOKER



Spinach, Mushroom, and Chicken Risotto for Rice Cooker image

Make and share this Spinach, Mushroom, and Chicken Risotto for Rice Cooker recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Todd-Orange County

Categories     Chicken

Time 20m

Yield 4 cup, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
pepper
salt (kosher or sea)
1 lb skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces
4 cups spinach, washed and dried thoroughly
3 cups chicken broth
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 cup superfino arborio medium grain rice
1 lb mushroom, crimini, sauteed

Steps:

  • Add spinach, rice, and liquid to rice cooker bowl and turn to COOK mode.
  • While the rice cooks, heat olive oil in a saute pan.
  • Sauté chicken on all sides, until no longer pink in the center. Remove pan from heat and set aside.
  • When cooker switches to KEEP WARM, stir in chicken, mushrooms and cheese.
  • Replace lid and let rice steam for another 5 minutes on KEEP WARM setting.
  • Season to taste with freshly ground black pepper and kosher salt.

SLOW-COOKER CHIPOTLE CHICKEN AND RICE



Slow-Cooker Chipotle Chicken and Rice image

Heat things up with spicy chicken and chilies in the slow cooker. Handy foods like instant rice and frozen corn make preparation simple.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 6h45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

3- to 3 1/2-lb cut-up broiler-fryer chicken, skin removed
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 bag (1 lb) frozen stir-fry bell peppers and onions, thawed
1 cup frozen corn, thawed
1 can (14.5 oz) stewed tomatoes, undrained
1 3/4 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
2 chipotle chilies in adobo sauce (from 7-oz can), chopped (2 tablespoons)
1 cup uncooked instant rice

Steps:

  • Spray 12-inch nonstick skillet with cooking spray. Sprinkle chicken with garlic salt. Cook chicken in skillet over medium heat 6 to 8 minutes, turning occasionally, until brown on all sides.
  • Spray 5- to 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Mix chicken, stir-fry vegetables, corn, tomatoes, broth and chilies in cooker.
  • Cover and cook on Low heat setting 5 to 6 hours.
  • Remove chicken from cooker. Stir rice into mixture in cooker; return chicken to cooker. Increase heat setting to High. Cover and cook 20 to 25 minutes or until rice is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 480, Carbohydrate 49 g, Cholesterol 120 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 4 g, Protein 46 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1090 mg, Sugar 8 g, TransFat 0 g

SLOW-COOKER CHIPOTLE CHICKEN AND PINTOS WITH SPANISH RICE



Slow-Cooker Chipotle Chicken and Pintos with Spanish Rice image

Chipotle peppers bring a spicy, smoky taste to chicken and a package of Spanish rice.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 10h15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/4 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
2 cans (15.5 ounces each) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
2 cans (4.5 ounces each) Old El Paso™ chopped green chiles
2 chipotle chiles (from 6-ounce can),seeded and chopped
1 envelope (0.87 ounce) chicken gravy mix
1 package (6.8 ounces) Spanish rice mix
2 cups water
2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
1 medium tomato, seeded and chopped ( 3/4 cup)
Chopped fresh cilantro, if desired

Steps:

  • Place chicken, pinto beans, green chiles, chipotle chiles and gravy mix (dry) in order listed in 3- to 3 1/2-quart slow cooker.
  • Cover and cook on low heat setting 8 to 10 hours.
  • About 30 minutes before serving, make Spanish rice mix as directed on package, using water and oil.
  • Meanwhile, gently stir tomato into chicken mixture.
  • To serve, spoon about 1 1/4 cups chicken mixture over 1/2 cup rice. Sprinkle with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 610, Carbohydrate 77 g, Cholesterol 90 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 21 g, Protein 51 g, SaturatedFat 20 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1420 mg

RICE COOKER CHICKEN BIRIYANI WITH SAFFRON CREAM



Rice Cooker Chicken Biriyani with Saffron Cream image

Fairuza Akhtar, a restaurant owner in Jackson Heights, Queens, who was born in Pakistan, has developed a quick method for making fragrant, creamy biriyani with whole spices and bites of chicken, at home in her rice cooker. "My mother would fall down in a faint," she said, referring to the traditionally reverent attitude toward biriyanis in Northern India and Pakistan. "But rice cookers are the way of the modern world."

Provided by Julia Moskin

Categories     dinner, grains and rice, poultry, main course

Time 1h

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 25

1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs
1 cup plain yogurt, preferably whole milk
1 1/2 teaspoons coriander powder
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 teaspoon mild chile powder
1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
1 onion cut into chunks
1 2-inch chunk fresh ginger, peeled
3 garlic cloves, peeled
1 fresh green chile pepper such as jalapeño or Serrano, stemmed
3 tablespoons canola oil or ghee (clarified butter)
1 1/2 cups basmati rice, rinsed
6 cloves
6 cardamom pods
1 cinnamon stick
3 cups chicken broth (use low-sodium if canned) mixed with 1/4 teaspoon garam masala
1 teaspoon salt
Pinch saffron threads mixed with 2 tablespoons heavy cream
3 tablespoons chopped cilantro, more for garnish
3 tablespoons chopped mint
1 lime
Oil for frying
1 onion, thinly sliced
Big handful cashews
Big handful raisins

Steps:

  • Cut chicken into bite-size chunks: 6 to 8 pieces from each thigh. In a bowl, mix yogurt and powdered spices. Add chicken, mix well to coat, and set aside.
  • In a food processor, purée onion, ginger, garlic and chili pepper together. Set aside.
  • In a rice cooker, heat oil in cooking bowl on ''cook.'' When hot, add onion paste and cook, uncovered, until some liquid has evaporated and paste begins to brown, about 15 minutes. Stir occasionally.
  • Add rice and whole spices and stir well. Smooth top and arrange marinated chicken pieces over surface.
  • Gently pour in broth and salt. Cover and let cook until rice is tender and chicken is cooked through, about 25 minutes depending on cooker.
  • When done (or when cooker switches to "warm" function), add saffron cream and mix, making sure to scrape and scoop up bottom layer of rice. Sprinkle chopped cilantro and mint on top and re-cover. Let steam 5 minutes more.
  • If making garnishes, heat 1 inch oil in a pot until rippling. Add onion and cook, separating rings, until golden brown. Lift out and drain. Add cashews and raisins to same oil and cook until cashews are golden brown. Lift out and drain.
  • Just before serving, squeeze lime over biriyani and mix very well, fluffing lightly. Scoop onto serving platter and garnish with chopped cilantro and fried onions, cashews and raisins.

RICE COOKER ASIAN CHICKEN RICE RECIPE BY TASTY



Rice Cooker Asian Chicken Rice Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: skin-on, boneless chicken thigh, garlic, ginger, scallion, chicken bouillon, salt, rice, water, scallion, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, miso, red chili flake, fresh cilantro, tomato, lemon

Provided by Saki Yamada

Categories     Dinner

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 skin-on, boneless chicken thigh
1 clove garlic, minced
1 piece ginger, 1 in (2 cm) minced
1 scallion
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon
½ teaspoon salt
10 oz rice
1 ½ cups water
1 tablespoon scallion, minced
½ teaspoon garlic, grated
½ teaspoon ginger, grated
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon miso
red chili flake, sliced
fresh cilantro
tomato, sliced
lemon, sliced

Steps:

  • Put washed rice, garlic, ginger, salt, chicken bouillon, and water in a rice cooker pot and mix well.
  • Add chicken thigh to the pot skin-side down, and place the scallion over the chicken.
  • Cook for 30 minutes, or until the rice and chicken are cooked through.
  • For sauce, combine scallion, white sugar, sesame oil, grated garlic, grated ginger, soy sauce, vinegar, miso, and red chili flakes. Mix well.
  • When the rice is ready, remove scallion and chicken. Stir the rice well to fluff it up and slice the chicken.
  • Press cooked rice into a bowl to make a dome shape. Then turn the bowl upside down onto the serving plate.
  • Serve the sliced chicken with cilantro, tomatoes, and lemon, and pour the sauce over to your preference.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 284 calories, Carbohydrate 46 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 14 grams, Sugar 2 grams

SLOW COOKER CHIPOTLE-LIME CHICKEN THIGHS AND JAMAICAN RICE AND PEAS



SLOW COOKER CHIPOTLE-LIME CHICKEN THIGHS AND JAMAICAN RICE AND PEAS image

Categories     Chicken

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 cup sliced onion
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped carrots
4 pounds skinless chicken thighs
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
1/4 cup lime juice
1 tablespoon minced chipotle chiles in adobo sauce with 1 teaspoon sauce from can
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 avocado, diced
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
Lime wedges, for garnish
Rice & Peas:
2 cups instant white rice
1 (14-ounce) can coconut milk
1 cup water
1 (15-ounce) can red beans, drained
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon finely grated lime zest
1/4 cup chopped scallions
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Arrange onion, celery and carrots in bottom of slow cooker. Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper and arrange over vegetables. In a medium bowl, whisk together tomato sauce, lime juice, chipotle chiles with sauce, and garlic. Pour mixture over chicken. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or high for 3 to 4 hours. Serve half of the thighs with this meal (topped with diced avocado and cilantro and garnished with lime wedges) and reserve remaining thighs for another meal. Rice & Peas: In a medium saucepan, combine rice, coconut milk, water, beans, thyme, and lime zest. Set pan over high heat and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer 5 minutes, until liquid is absorbed. Fold in scallions and season to taste with salt and pepper.

SLOW COOKER LIME CHICKEN WITH RICE



Slow Cooker Lime Chicken with Rice image

Quick to prepare, delicious flavors! This is a family pleaser! This can also be cooked on high for 4 to 6 hours.

Provided by Lisa D

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 8h10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 ¼ pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
⅓ cup lime juice
2 cups chicken broth
1 clove garlic, minced
½ teaspoon dried thyme leaves
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons butter
2 cups uncooked instant rice

Steps:

  • Place the chicken breasts into a slow cooker; pour in the lime juice and chicken stock. Add the garlic, thyme, pepper, and butter.
  • Cover, and cook on Low until the chicken is very tender, 8 to 10. Stir in the rice during the last 15 minutes of cooking time.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 394.7 calories, Carbohydrate 41.3 g, Cholesterol 97.6 mg, Fat 8 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 36.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 138.6 mg, Sugar 0.4 g

SLOW COOKER ARROZ CON POLLO (CHICKEN WITH RICE)



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Bone-in chicken breasts are slow cooked in a smoky tomato sauce with rice and peas, then topped with fresh cherry tomatoes and cilantro. The mix of fresh and cooked vegetables makes this meal pretty enough to entertain from the crock pot! From Ladies Home Journal.

Provided by Tee Lee

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 4h25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

4 lbs skinless chicken breasts, bone-in (6 small)
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 small onion, cut into 1-inch chunks
2 garlic cloves
1/2 chipotle chile (from canned chipotle in adobo sauce)
1 (14 ounce) can low sodium chicken broth
1 1/2 cups instant rice
1 1/2 cups frozen peas
1 pint cherry tomatoes
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, coarsely chopped
lime wedge, for serving

Steps:

  • Rinse chicken and pat dry.
  • Combine oregano, chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper in a small bowl.
  • Sprinkle half of spice mixture over chicken and rub in with fingers; set remaining aside.
  • Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking.
  • Add chicken and cook, turning, until browned on all sides, about 8 minutes.
  • Transfer to a 6-quart slow cooker.
  • Place canned tomatoes, onion, garlic, chipotle and remaining spice mixture in a blender.
  • Cover and blend until almost smooth; pour over chicken. Add broth.
  • Cover and cook, 4 to 5 hours on low or 2 to 2-1/2 hours on high.
  • After cooking for the time above, gently stir in rice, cover and cook on high, stirring once, 30 minutes.
  • Turn cooker off, stir in peas, cover and let stand 15 minutes.
  • Cut cherry tomatoes in half and toss with cilantro; serve over chicken and rice, with lime wedges on the side.

CHICKEN, MUSHROOM, AND BROWN RICE SLOW COOKER CASSEROLE RECIPE - (4/5)



Chicken, Mushroom, and Brown Rice Slow Cooker Casserole Recipe - (4/5) image

Provided by SapphireBlu957

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 spray(s) cooking spray
20 oz uncooked boneless skinless chicken thigh(s), use eight 2 1/2 oz thighs
2 cup(s) canned chicken broth, reduced-sodium
1/2 pound(s) cremini mushroom(s), sliced
1 cup(s) uncooked leek(s), white and pale green parts only, thinly sliced, washed carefully for grit
1 cup(s) uncooked carrot(s), thinly sliced
1 cup(s) uncooked celery, thinly sliced
3/4 cup(s) uncooked long grain brown rice, medium-grain (such as brown Arborio)
2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp Dijon Mustard
1 tsp dried sage
1 tsp table salt
1/2 tsp black pepper, freshly ground

Steps:

  • Coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray; warm over medium heat. Add the chicken thighs and brown, turning once, about 6 minutes; set aside. Combine the remaining ingredients in a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker; nestle the chicken thighs in the mixture. Cover and cook on low for 7 hours. Yields 1 chicken thigh and about 2/3 cup rice-vegetable mixture per serving. 7 Points

EASY RICE COOKER CHICKEN CURRY



Easy Rice Cooker Chicken Curry image

Another one from crenita2 at the yahoo group ricecookerrecipes. I need to share the rice cooker fun with everyone. Enjoy.

Provided by Demandy

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons oil
1 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 tablespoons curry powder
2 cups water
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (8 ounce) package zatarain's jambalaya mix
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes
1/2 cup golden raisin
3/4 cup plain yogurt
1/3 cup chopped cashews

Steps:

  • Hit Cook and place oil in pan then Add onion and garlic; cook and stir 5 minutes or until onion is tender. Add curry powder; cook and stir 2 minutes.
  • Add water, tomato sauce, Jambalaya Mix chicken and raisins mix well.
  • Close Lid and hit COOK after cooker switched over to Warm turn off the Rice cooker and stir in yogurt. Let stand 5 minutes. Sprinkle with cashews.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380.8, Fat 17.2, SaturatedFat 3.7, Cholesterol 78.6, Sodium 534.5, Carbohydrate 29.6, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 17.7, Protein 29.8

Tips:

  • Use high-quality rice for the best results.
  • Rinse the rice thoroughly before cooking to remove any starch.
  • Use the correct ratio of rice to water. For most rice cookers, the ratio is 1 cup of rice to 1 1/2 cups of water.
  • Add salt and other seasonings to the rice before cooking.
  • Do not open the lid of the rice cooker while the rice is cooking.
  • Once the rice is cooked, let it stand for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Conclusion:

Cooking chicken and rice in a rice cooker is a quick and easy way to prepare a delicious meal. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can have a hearty and satisfying dish that the whole family will enjoy. So next time you're looking for an easy weeknight meal, give this recipe a try.

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