Slow Cooker White Rice

Square overhead photo of slow cooker rice in a bright blue bowl.

Looking for a foolproof way to cook rice? Look no further than your crockpot! Slow cooker rice is easy to make and so convenient. Just add the ingredients to your slow cooker, and let it work its magic. In this post, we'll share with you our foolproof recipe for making perfectly cooked rice in your slow cooker – so get ready to smell something truly delicious coming!

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Diet Gluten Free

Keyword slow cooker

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 2

Total Time 2 5

Servings

Calories 152kcal

Author Wendy Polisi

Equipment

Slow Cooker

Ingredients

1 ½ cups uncooked white rice
3 cups broth or water
2 tablespoons butter cubed
½ teaspoon sea salt

Instructions

Place the rice in a fine mesh strainer and rinse under a steady stream of water until the water runs clear.
Spray your slow cooker insert with cooking spray. Add the rice and broth or water to the slow cooker.
Dot with the butter and sprinkle with the salt.
Cover the rice with a piece of parchment paper and then place a lid on your slow cooker.
Cook on high for 1 ½ to 2 hours, stirring occasionally. Check the rice after about 1 ½ hours and test for doneness. Fluff with a fork before serving.

Notes

Storage

Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to three days.

You can freeze cooked and cooled rice for up to a month. Thaw it overnight in the refrigerator and then reheat it in the microwave or on the stove, adding a little broth if necessary.

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