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Home » Slow Cooker Recipes » Slow Cooker Chicken and Rice with Feta and Spinach

Slow Cooker Chicken and Rice with Feta and Spinach

Published: Apr 12, 2016 by Wendy Polisi Modified: Nov 28, 2018 · 388 words. · About 2 minutes to read this article. This post may contain affiliate links. All opinions are my own.

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This Slow Cooker Chicken and Rice with Feta and Spinach is a great weeknight dinner solution.  With tender chicken, fluffy rice, feta and spinach, you've got a delicious meal the whole family will love!

Slow Cooker Chicken and Rice with Feta and Spinach - This Slow Cooker Chicken and Rice is a fun twist on Chicken & Rice! I've added spinach, feta and tomato for a bit of a Mediterranean twist.
If I had to pick one kitchen appliance, I couldn't live without, it would be my Breville Sous Chef Food Processor
After that, it would be my Slow Cooker

Slow Cooker Chicken and Rice with Feta and Spinach - This Slow Cooker Chicken and Rice is a fun twist on Chicken & Rice! I've added spinach, feta and tomato for a bit of a Mediterranean twist.
I have some go-to recipes that I make all the time when I don't feel like thinking about what is for dinner. Among them are these Slow Cooker Barbecue Chicken Sandwiches, these Chicken Tacos with Mango Salsa and this Chicken Tortilla Casserole. I also couldn't survive without this Slow Cooker Shredded Chicken Recipe! It is perfect to have on hand to toss into salads or a wrap.

Slow Cooker Chicken and Rice with Feta and Spinach - This Slow Cooker Chicken and Rice is a fun twist on Chicken & Rice! I've added spinach, feta and tomato for a bit of a Mediterranean twist.

Today I've got a new recipe for you, which I think is going to be another one in my rotation. This Slow Cooker Chicken and Rice is a fun twist on Chicken & Rice! I've added spinach, feta and tomato for a bit of a Mediterranean twist.

What kitchen appliance do you rely on?

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Slow Cooker Chicken and Rice with Feta and Spinach

This Slow Cooker Chicken and Rice with Feta and Spinach is a great weeknight dinner solution.  With tender chicken, fluffy rice, feta and spinach, you've got a delicious meal the whole family will love!
Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time4 hrs 41 mins
Total Time4 hrs 56 mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Gluten Free, Healthy
Servings: 8
Calories: 390kcal
Author: Wendy Polisi

Ingredients

  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • ½ teaspoon Italian Seasoning
  • 2 cups rice
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 ½ pounds chicken breast or thighs
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • ¼ cup chicken broth
  • 6 ounces baby spinach chopped
  • 1 tomato seeded and diced
  • 8 ounces crumbled feta
  • 1 lemon juice and zest

Instructions

  • Spray a large skillet with avocado oil. Add onion and cook over medium high heat for 10 minutes. Add garlic and Italian seasoning and cook for one more minute.
  • Transfer to a slow cooker and add rice, chicken, broth, salt and pepper.
  • Cook 4 to 6 hours on low. Remove chicken from cooker and transfer to a cutting board. Shred. Return chicken to slow cooker.
  • In a small bowl whisk together sour cream and broth. Add to slow cooker along with the spinach, tomato and feta.
  • Cook for an additional 30 minutes, until spinach is wilted. Stir in lemon juice and zest.

Nutrition

Calories: 390kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 87mg | Sodium: 980mg | Potassium: 652mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 2355IU | Vitamin C: 22.4mg | Calcium: 209mg | Iron: 1.8mg

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About Wendy Polisi

Hi, I’m Wendy! I’m a cook, author, blogger, natural health enthusiast…and most importantly a mom. My boys are 10 & 11 and my late life princess is 3. Firm believers in lifestyle design, our family has been location independent since 2008. Join me to read about our adventures in the kitchen…and out!

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  1. Royce Brown

    August 26, 2016 at 4:48 pm

    Just a quick question--------do I use white rice for this recipe? Is it really 2 cups of uncooked rice added to the slow cooker? Thanks for your amazing recipes. This one just needs some clarification for me. Thanks.

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    • Wendy Polisi

      August 26, 2016 at 5:05 pm

      The uncooked rice goes into the slow cooker and yes, I used white rice.
      Enjoy!

      *Wendy Polisi*

      *https://wendypolisi.com *

      Reply
  2. Shannon Graham

    October 10, 2017 at 11:11 pm

    5 stars
    I've always loved a good chicken and rice dish.

    Reply
  3. Toni

    October 15, 2017 at 7:17 pm

    I never use white rice, only organic brown or black, but I was wondering the possibility of using cauliflower rice, just adding it later in the cooking process. What do you think?

    Reply
    • Linda

      June 13, 2018 at 4:56 am

      Hi. Just ran across this. Did you try it with cauliflower rice?

      Reply
      • Wendy Polisi

        June 13, 2018 at 8:03 pm

        I have not tried it with cauliflower rice!

        Reply

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