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    Slow Cooker Chicken and Rice with Feta and Spinach

    5 from 1 vote
    Posted April 12, 2016 (last updated November 28, 2018) by Wendy Polisi

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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.

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    5 from 1 vote

    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 minutes mins
    Cook Time4 hours hrs 41 minutes mins
    Total Time4 hours hrs 56 minutes 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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    Hi, I’m Wendy! I’m a cook, 5 time cookbook author, blogger, natural health enthusiast…and most importantly a mom. My boys are 16 & 17 and my late life princess is 9.

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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 *

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    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?

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        • Wendy Polisi

          June 13, 2018 at 8:03 pm

          I have not tried it with cauliflower rice!

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