That makes kid friendly crock pot meals a great way to go if you want good and nutritious food kids will eat. In this mini cookery series you will find recipes which have been designed to be quick and easy pick me ups for your little ones nutritional needs. With all of these kid friendly crock pot meals you can get everything ready before work, throw it into the slow cooker and come home to a nice warm dinner. Whether it be chicken, beef or veggie-based dishes you would hardly run out of ideas when preparing meals in the crock pot that is tasty and very friendly to kids!
Crock Pot Chicken and Rice Recipe
Here's a Kid Friendly Crock Pot Meals Recipe that’s simple, tasty, and sure to please little ones. This recipe is for Crock Pot Chicken and Rice, an easy, healthy, and nutritious meal for busy families.
Equipment
- Crock Pot (slow cooker)
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Mixing bowl
- Cutting board and knife
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup of uncooked long-grain white rice
- 2 cups of chicken broth
- 1 can 10.5 oz of condensed cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup of frozen mixed vegetables peas, carrots, corn
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon of onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese optional
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts at the bottom of the crock pot.
- Add the uncooked rice, chicken broth, and condensed cream of chicken soup.
- Sprinkle the chopped onions, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper over the mixture.
- Stir to combine everything, ensuring the rice is spread evenly at the bottom.
- Cook on low for 4-6 hours, or until the chicken is cooked through and the rice is tender.
- In the last 30 minutes of cooking, stir in the frozen mixed vegetables.
- (Optional) In the last 10 minutes of cooking, sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the top and let it melt.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- If you want to make this recipe even more appealing for picky eaters, use only their favorite veggies or skip them altogether.
- Use a low-sodium chicken broth for a healthier version.