Slow Cooker Chicken and Rice with Feta and Spinach

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.

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.

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

Author Wendy Polisi

Ingredients

• 1 large onion chopped
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
• 2 cups rice
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 1/2 pounds chicken breast or thighs
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/4 cup chicken broth
• 6 ounces baby spinach chopped
• 1 to mato seeded and diced
• 8 ounces crumbled feta
• 1 lemon juice and zest

Instructions

1. 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.
2. Transfer to a slow cooker and add rice, chicken, broth, salt and pepper.
3. Cook 4 to 6 hours on low. Remove chicken from cooker and transfer to a cutting board. Shred. Return chicken to slow cooker.
4. In a small bowl whisk together sour cream and broth. Add to slow cooker along with the spinach, tomato and feta.
5. Cook for an additional 30 minutes, until spinach is wilted. Stir in lemon juice and zest.