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May 12, 2021

Slow Cooker Chicken Broccoli and Rice Casserole | Dairy Free Crock Pot Recipe

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Enjoy this slow cooker chicken broccoli and rice casserole recipe on your dairy free diet. It takes just minutes to prep in your crock pot so it's easy to add to your weekly crockpot chicken meal plan for easy weeknight meals.  Casserole Recipes | Crock pot Recipes | Crockpot Chicken Recipes | Crockpot Meal Plan | Dairy Free Recipes with Chicken | Crockpot Casseroles via @amybarseghianEnjoy this slow cooker chicken broccoli and rice casserole recipe on your dairy free diet. It takes just minutes to prep in your crock pot so it's easy to add to your weekly crockpot chicken meal plan for easy weeknight meals.  Casserole Recipes | Crock pot Recipes | Crockpot Chicken Recipes | Crockpot Meal Plan | Dairy Free Recipes with Chicken | Crockpot Casseroles via @amybarseghian
 If you are like me, there are days when my Crockpot is my best friend. With busy work and school schedules and sports seasons in full swing, making a family dinner seems virtually impossible. This dairy free version of a classic comfort dish, slow cooker chicken broccoli and rice, is ready to take on your busy family schedule!

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Enjoy this slow cooker chicken broccoli and rice casserole recipe on your dairy free diet. It takes just minutes to prep in your crock pot so it's easy to add to your weekly crockpot chicken meal plan for easy weeknight meals.  Casserole Recipes | Crock pot Recipes | Crockpot Chicken Recipes | Crockpot Meal Plan | Dairy Free Recipes with Chicken | Crockpot Casseroles

Enjoy this slow cooker chicken broccoli and rice casserole recipe on your dairy free diet. It takes just minutes to prep in your crock pot so it’s easy to add to your weekly crockpot chicken meal plan for easy weeknight meals. I’m sure you know the benefits of cooking with a slow cooker.

I love my crockpots. They keep me from spending hours in the kitchen cooking when I can be out enjoying my kids! This recipe is great for dairy free diets as well. It’s quick and easy thanks the help of the slow cooker so I can be multitasking without even thinking of it!

You can also use the slow cooker function on a pressure cooker or Instant Pot in case you don’t want to get out the crockpot! The flavors come together perfectly in this dairy free chicken casserole recipe to give you the creamy, rich texture of classic version but with some tasty changes. 

With a few simple, fresh ingredients and about ten minutes of prep work, a healthy and satisfying dinner is on your table in no time.

Enjoy this slow cooker chicken broccoli and rice casserole recipe on your dairy free diet. It takes just minutes to prep in your crock pot so it's easy to add to your weekly crockpot chicken meal plan for easy weeknight meals. Casserole Recipes | Crock pot Recipes | Crockpot Chicken Recipes | Crockpot Meal Plan | Dairy Free Recipes with Chicken | Crockpot Casseroles

Slow Cooker Chicken Broccoli and Rice Casserole Recipe (Serves 4-6)

Enjoy this slow cooker chicken broccoli and rice casserole recipe on your dairy free diet. It takes just minutes to prep in your crock pot so it's easy to add to your weekly crockpot chicken meal plan for easy weeknight meals. Casserole Recipes | Crock pot Recipes | Crockpot Chicken Recipes | Crockpot Meal Plan | Dairy Free Recipes with Chicken | Crockpot Casseroles

Slow Cooker Chicken Broccoli and Rice Casserole Ingredients

To make this chicken broccoli and rice casserole, no ordinary rice will do, Jasmine rice works best. Not only does the rice add a bit more flavor, but it also puts out a better smell. To make this dish even more healthy, use unsweetened coconut milk and an all-natural chicken broth or stock.

If you can make your own stock before, even better. You will need to chop the broccoli into smaller pieces and slice some onions but all the work you put into the prep will make itself known in the final dish.

Enjoy this slow cooker chicken broccoli and rice casserole recipe on your dairy free diet. It takes just minutes to prep in your crock pot so it's easy to add to your weekly crockpot chicken meal plan for easy weeknight meals. Casserole Recipes | Crock pot Recipes | Crockpot Chicken Recipes | Crockpot Meal Plan | Dairy Free Recipes with Chicken | Crockpot Casseroles

Prepping the Ingredients for Dairy Free Slow Cooker Chicken Broccoli and Rice

In a strainer, rinse Jasmine rice several times and let drain while preparing the other ingredients.

Juice and zest 1 lime.

Chop 2 cups of broccoli and slice green onions.

Cut chicken breasts into 1-inch pieces. Then salt and pepper to taste.

Enjoy this slow cooker chicken broccoli and rice casserole recipe on your dairy free diet. It takes just minutes to prep in your crock pot so it's easy to add to your weekly crockpot chicken meal plan for easy weeknight meals. Casserole Recipes | Crock pot Recipes | Crockpot Chicken Recipes | Crockpot Meal Plan | Dairy Free Recipes with Chicken | Crockpot Casseroles

How to Make Dairy Free Slow Cooker Chicken Broccoli and Rice Casserole

Spray the inside (bottom and sides) of the Crockpot to prevent sticking.

Place the rinsed rice into your Crockpot and cover with the unsweetened coconut milk and chicken stock.

Add half of the lime juice, the garlic powder and half of the chopped green onion.

Layer the broccoli on top of the rice and liquid.

Layer the chicken slices on top of the broccoli.

Add the remainder of the lime juice, zest and green onion.

Cover and cook on high for 2 – 2 ½ hours or until the rice is tender.

Enjoy this slow cooker chicken broccoli and rice casserole recipe on your dairy free diet. It takes just minutes to prep in your crock pot so it's easy to add to your weekly crockpot chicken meal plan for easy weeknight meals. Casserole Recipes | Crock pot Recipes | Crockpot Chicken Recipes | Crockpot Meal Plan | Dairy Free Recipes with Chicken | Crockpot Casseroles

One word of advice when making slow cooker rice! There is a fine line in the crockpot between firm rice and rice mush! Depending upon your preferences it’s best to keep an eye on the rice for the last 30 minutes or so. A little extra liquid at the end of the cooking time is better than running out and leaving you with rice that is too firm.

Enjoy this slow cooker chicken broccoli and rice casserole recipe on your dairy free diet. It takes just minutes to prep in your crock pot so it's easy to add to your weekly crockpot chicken meal plan for easy weeknight meals. Casserole Recipes | Crock pot Recipes | Crockpot Chicken Recipes | Crockpot Meal Plan | Dairy Free Recipes with Chicken | Crockpot Casseroles
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Dairy Free Slow Cooker Chicken Broccoli and Rice Recipe

Enjoy this slow cooker chicken broccoli and rice casserole recipe on your dairy free diet. It takes just minutes to prep in your crock pot so it's easy to add to your weekly crockpot chicken meal plan for easy weeknight meals.  Casserole Recipes | Crock pot Recipes | Crockpot Chicken Recipes | Crockpot Meal Plan | Dairy Free Recipes with Chicken | Crockpot Casseroles
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time2 hrs 30 mins
Total Time2 hrs 40 mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Crockpot Recipes
Servings: 4 people

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Jasmine rice
  • 1 1/2 cups unsweetened coconut milk
  • 1 1/4 cups chicken broth or stock
  • 1 lime for juice and zest
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 cups broccoli chopped, bite size
  • 2-3 green onions sliced
  • 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast cut into 1-inch pieces
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • Olive or Coconut oil spray

Instructions

Recipe Prep Instructions

  • In a strainer, rinse Jasmine rice several times and let drain while preparing the other ingredients.
  • Juice and zest 1 lime.
  • Chop 2 cups of broccoli and slice green onions.
  • Cut chicken breasts into 1-inch pieces. Then salt and pepper to taste.
  • Spray the inside (bottom and sides) of the Crockpot to prevent sticking.

Crockpot Cooking Instructions

  • Place the rinsed rice into your Crockpot and cover with the coconut milk and chicken stock.
  • Add half of the lime juice, the garlic powder and half of the chopped green onion.
  • Layer the broccoli on top of the rice and liquid.
  • Layer the chicken slices on top of the broccoli.
  • Add the remainder of the lime juice, zest and green onion.
  • Cover and cook on high for 2 - 2 ½ hours or until the rice is tender.

Enjoy this slow cooker chicken broccoli and rice casserole recipe on your dairy free diet. It takes just minutes to prep in your crock pot so it's easy to add to your weekly crockpot chicken meal plan for easy weeknight meals.  Casserole Recipes | Crock pot Recipes | Crockpot Chicken Recipes | Crockpot Meal Plan | Dairy Free Recipes with Chicken | Crockpot Casseroles

Other Slow Cooker Recipes to Enjoy

Crockpot Chicken Chili with Roasted Peppers | Crockpots are great for making things that require long cooking times, like chili. 

Shredded Chicken Tacos Crockpot Recipe (Dairy Free & Ketogenic) | But you can also use it to make ingredients for other meals, like shredded chicken for tacos. 

Crockpot Beef Sandwiches | Shredded Beef Recipe | You can even make beef for beef sandwiches that would really hit the spot any day of the week. 

Crockpot Cheesy Hashbrowns | Cheesy Potatoes Side Dish | Side dishes work as well because you can turn them into casseroles.

Shredded Chicken and Crackers Crockpot Recipe | Overall, your crockpot can make some amazing things.

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Comments

  1. North says

    December 5, 2017 at 1:33 pm

    In the ingredient list there is no garlic powder but in the written instructions it calls for garlic powder but does not indicate how much. Do add or omit garlic powder?

    Reply
  2. North says

    December 5, 2017 at 1:35 pm

    Ahhh the printed instructions omit the garlic powder! Found the amount at the top of your blog post

    Reply
    • Amy Barseghian says

      December 9, 2017 at 10:32 am

      Thanks for the catch! I edited the recipe card. Enjoy!

  3. Lololo says

    January 4, 2018 at 11:02 am

    Silly question an I cooking the rice first

    Reply
    • Amy Barseghian says

      January 5, 2018 at 9:41 am

      The directions state to rinse and place in the slow cooker. Hope that helps!

  4. MrsHinton says

    February 22, 2018 at 1:07 pm

    How important is the layering? I’m thinking about making some to put in the freezer and omitting the rice until it’s time to cook. Obviously the ingredients would be mixed together in this case…

    Reply
    • Amy Barseghian says

      February 22, 2018 at 3:07 pm

      That seems like it should work fine! Let us know your results!

  5. Elizabeth says

    March 5, 2018 at 11:21 am

    Does the chicken need to be cooked first?

    Reply
    • Amy Barseghian says

      March 29, 2018 at 4:00 pm

      No it does not.

  6. Savannah says

    March 19, 2018 at 11:29 am

    Can I use regular milk?

    Reply
    • Amy Barseghian says

      March 29, 2018 at 3:57 pm

      You can, but it would make the recipe non dairy free. If you are okay with dairy, it will taste great!

  7. Alee says

    May 2, 2018 at 9:31 am

    Can I use almond milk?

    Reply
    • Amy Barseghian says

      May 15, 2018 at 4:55 pm

      Sure!

  8. Krista says

    July 5, 2018 at 9:15 am

    Do you have calorie/nutrition numbers for this recipe? I didn’t see any, but could have missed. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Amy Barseghian says

      July 6, 2018 at 10:10 am

      I don’t have that as of now. Thanks for asking!

  9. Brimarie says

    August 24, 2018 at 11:36 am

    Can I use frozen broccoli..?

    Reply
    • Amy Barseghian says

      August 28, 2018 at 8:21 am

      Yes just know that it will add a bit more liquid to the base.

  10. Laura says

    July 14, 2019 at 10:46 am

    Is that regular or unsweetened coconut milk?

    Reply
    • Amy Barseghian says

      August 21, 2019 at 3:54 pm

      Unsweetened! We clarified that in the post too.

  11. Rose Miller says

    July 24, 2019 at 1:04 pm

    I’ve never used jasmine rice before and didn’t know what it would be like. I made this today and really don’t care for it. At the 2 hour mark it was very liquidy, but at 2 1/2 hours it was getting very dry. I didn’t feel like the chicken was quite done even though I cut it in small 1 inch pieces and the rice is like applesauce. I won’t be making this again. Not a fan. Sorry!!

    Reply
    • Amy Barseghian says

      August 20, 2019 at 1:57 pm

      Sorry it didn’t work for you. I have not had an issue with the rice like this but will update if we find a trick.

  12. Bonnie Riggs says

    August 1, 2019 at 9:57 am

    Will it work if I use brown rice or do I need to adjust the liquid or time?

    Reply
    • Amy Barseghian says

      August 5, 2019 at 4:28 pm

      I am sure it will! You will just need to adjust the time a bit depending on the rice you use.

  13. Kathryn says

    November 11, 2019 at 7:13 pm

    5 stars
    I loved this recipe! I actually used a lemon instead of a lime because that’s all my local store had, and it was great. It gave it the same flavor as lemon broccoli pasta. I also added some nutritional yeast to give it a cheesy taste.

    Will definitely be making this again!

    Reply
    • Amy Barseghian says

      December 23, 2019 at 8:52 am

      Yay! So happy you loved it!

  14. Paula Henderson says

    November 17, 2019 at 9:33 am

    I’m never sure when including coconut milk if the recipe needs canned coconut milk or the carton coconut milk in the refrigerated section. Or, does this not matter? They seem to be very different products. Which one should we use for this recipe?

    Reply
    • Amy Barseghian says

      January 13, 2022 at 3:42 pm

      We have not seen a difference between them, as long as they are coconut milk.

  15. Sofie says

    July 6, 2020 at 3:36 pm

    5 stars
    Great recipe, can’t wait to make it. If I were to convert the temp to LOW, how long would I cook it for? Thanks!

    Reply
    • Amy Barseghian says

      February 12, 2021 at 10:23 am

      I would try 2 more hours and see how it goes. Each crockpot tends to heat a little differently so see how the time add works for you and adjust. 🙂

  16. Kiki says

    December 4, 2022 at 7:37 am

    If I triple the recipe does the cook time stay the same?

    Reply
    • Ray Greer says

      January 23, 2023 at 2:08 pm

      You’ve picked an awesome recipe to try! We have not tested doubling or tripling this recipe and can’t be sure. We recommend using your best judgment beyond the currently listed measurements and timing.

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