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Crockpot Chicken And Rice Casserole Recipe (with Bacon!)

January 9, 2022 By Heidi 36 Comments

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Let your slow cooker do the cooking for you tonight with this easy Crockpot Chicken And Rice Casserole Recipe that is loaded with savory, delicious bacon!

I know you’ll also love this flavor packed Crock Pot Broccoli Cheese Rice Casserole!

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Crockpot Chicken And Rice Casserole Recipe

Are you ready for another ridiculously easy weeknight dinner?  With this recipe you’ll just toss everything in the Crock Pot, and walk away!

Seriously… everyone is going to love this amazing Crockpot Chicken And Rice Casserole Recipe.  It’s SO easy to make.

Christi writes: "Soooo good!"

Plus, it’s loaded with rich, savory, and creamy goodness.  Then there’s the secret ingredient that really sends it over the top.

Bacon!

Everything is better with bacon, including this rotisserie chicken and rice casserole!!

Welcome your family to your own comfort food extravaganza when you serve up this easy cheesy Chicken and Rice Casserole right from your slow cooker!

Go grab your Crockpot and let’s get started!  You won’t believe how easy this recipe is to make.

This really is one of my favorite condensed soup slow cooker recipes…

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Crock Pot Chicken And Rice Casserole Recipe

Can You Put Raw Chicken In A Casserole?

You sure can!

The raw chicken will cook in your slow cooker along with the rice and other casserole ingredients.

Can You Put Uncooked Rice In Crock Pot With Chicken?

Yes… it works like a charm in this recipe!

You’ll combine the uncooked rice with other wet ingredients before adding it to your Crock Pot.  The rice will then cook to perfection along with all of the other ingredients.

How easy is that?!?

What Can I Add to Chicken and Rice to Make it Less Dry?

The secret ingredient for perfectly creamy rice in this slow cooker casserole is the evaporated milk.

It makes ALL the difference!

Chicken And Rice Casserole Recipe

Easy Crockpot Chicken and Rice Casserole Ingredients

It takes just a few simple ingredients to make the BEST Chicken and Rice Casserole in your Crock Pot!

Add the following to your next grocery list to make sure you’ve got everything on hand…

  • Chicken Tenderloins – fresh or thawed if previously frozen.
  • Rice
  • Bacon – learn How to Bake Bacon in Oven!
  • Cheddar Cheese
  • Cream of Chicken Soup
  • Ranch Seasoning – check out this Copycat Hidden Valley Ranch Recipe!
  • Evaporated Milk
  • Green Onions – see How to Grow Green Onions Indoors

You’ll also need a 5 – 6 quart Crock Pot to get the job done.

That’s it.  It really is so easy to make with just 8 ingredients!

What Is The Point Of Condensed Soup?

For this Chicken and Rice Casserole, you’ll use condensed soup to create a rich and creamy base for the casserole.

Can You Eat Condensed Soup Without Adding Water?

Yes. In this slow cooker casserole recipe there is no need to add additional water when cooking.

Instead of water, you will use evaporated milk to ensure this casserole made in the slow cooker is loaded with as much rich and creamy flavor as possible.

Slow Cooker Chicken And Rice Casserole Recipe

How to Make Crockpot Chicken and Rice Casserole

It’s actually SO simple to make this delicious crockpot dinner casserole…

1. Start by spraying the inside of your Crockpot with a non-stick cooking spray.

2. Then mix together the Soup, Milk, Ranch Seasoning, Rice & Bacon in a mixing bowl.

3. Layer the tenderloins and then the soup mixture in Crockpot.

4. Cook your casserole in the Crockpot per the instructions in the recipe card below.

5. While it’s cooking, stir occasionally and then continue cooking.

6. Finally… once done, serve it up and ENJOY!

That’s it.  Just a few simple steps and you’re done!

Scroll down for the printable recipe card with detailed, step-by-step instructions.

Crockpot Chicken And Rice Casserole

What To Serve With Your Crock Pot Chicken Casserole

Finish off your delicious Crock Pot chicken casserole dinner with one of these tasty side dish recipes…

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  • Easy Copycat Bread Dipping Oil
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  • 10 Minute Chicken Gravy OR 10 minute Brown Gravy
  • Slow Cooker Creamed Corn Recipe
  • Baked Asparagus
  • Easy Cheesy Cauliflower Recipe
  • Crockpot Easy Cheesy Broccoli Recipe
  • Green Salad topped with Homemade Honey Balsamic Dressing

Crockpot Chicken and Rice Casserole Reviews

Here’s what your frugal friends are saying about this easy Crock Pot Chicken and Rice Casserole Recipe…

Deb writes: “Delicious”

Katherine writes: “A warm hearty casserole!!!”

Kim writes: “So tasty!!”

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Crockpot Chicken And Rice Casserole Recipe!

Let your slow cooker do the cooking for you tonight with this yummy Crockpot Chicken And Rice Casserole Recipe!
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Cook Time3 hours hrs
Total Time3 hours hrs 5 minutes mins
Servings: 8
Author: The Frugal Girls

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds Chicken Tenderloins
  • 2 cans Campbell's Cream of Chicken Soup 10 ounce cans
  • 12 ounce can Evaporated Milk
  • 1 ounce packet Hidden Valley Ranch Seasoning (or 3 tablespoons of this Buttermilk Ranch Dressing Mix Recipe)
  • 2 cups uncooked Long Grain Rice
  • 6 slices Bacon cooked and chopped
  • 1 cup shredded Mild Cheddar Cheese
  • Optional: 4 Green Onions chopped for garnish

Instructions

  • Spray inside of 5 - 6 quart Crock Pot with non stick cooking spray.
  • Combine Soup, Evaporated Milk, Ranch Seasoning, Rice, and Bacon in mixing bowl, and stir until well combined.
  • Place Tenderloins in bottom of Crockpot, then pour mixture from bowl over chicken.
  • Cover Crockpot and cook on High for 2.5 hours or LOW for 5 hours.
  • Then remove lid, carefully stir rice mixture and chicken all together thoroughly, cover, and cook on HIGH for 30 more minutes, or LOW for 1 more hour, or until done.
  • Then stir entire mixture again, top mixture with Cheddar Cheese and cook for additional 5 minutes before serving.
  • Optional: Garnish with chopped Green Onions. ENJOY!
Course: Entree
Cuisine: American

A BIG thank you to frugal friend Jeremy for sharing this Chicken and Rice Casserole Recipe on The Frugal Girls Facebook Page!

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    • Christi says

      March 6, 2023 at 3:04 pm

      I’m out of bacon but I always keep a jar of leftover bacon drippings in my fridge and added about a tsp of that instead. Soooo good! I do want to remake it with the actual bacon but this was a good sub in a pinch! Thank you for sharing this recipe.

      Reply
      • Heidi says

        March 7, 2023 at 9:20 am

        That’s a brilliant tip, Christi… thanks so much for sharing!!

        Reply
    • CoCo says

      January 26, 2022 at 7:40 am

      Just when I think I’ve found all the best recipes for our slow cooker, you come up with another to try, Heidi! This looks like the perfect way to ease into a warm night after a cold winter’s day and I’m all kinds of excited to add it to our meal rotation. As always thanks for making it easy! Hugs, CoCo

      Reply
      • Heidi says

        January 26, 2022 at 10:07 am

        You’re very welcome, CoCo! This one really is such a cozy casserole for those chilly nights. ENJOY! 🙂

        Reply
    • delphine says

      January 17, 2022 at 2:00 pm

      Toutes ces recettes me mettent en appétit
      Un grand merci à toi
      Belle soirée

      Reply
      • Heidi says

        September 11, 2024 at 4:39 pm

        Avec plaisir Delphine 🙂 Bises

        Reply
    • Healthy World Cuisine says

      January 16, 2022 at 1:00 pm

      Mother Nature has been off her rocker with this odd weather. All we want is an easy comfort food and this checks all the boxes for easy, cozy and hands off. So delicious

      Reply
      • Heidi says

        January 17, 2022 at 6:46 pm

        This really is such an easy comfort food dinner!

        Reply
    • Adriana Leandro says

      January 13, 2022 at 6:32 am

      Looks so yummy.
      Thanks for sharing your recipes.
      Kisses!

      http://www.galerafashion.com

      Reply
      • Heidi says

        January 16, 2022 at 11:13 am

        You’re very welcome, Adriana… ENJOY!

        Reply
    • 2pots2cook says

      January 13, 2022 at 4:09 am

      This is such a simple yet amazing one ! Thank you so much for reminding me how great is to have simple ingredients together for great meal ! I wish you have healthy and happy 2022. !

      Reply
      • Heidi says

        January 16, 2022 at 11:14 am

        Thank you so much… and I hope you have a fantastic year as well!

        Reply
    • Marisa Cavaleiro says

      January 12, 2022 at 10:32 am

      Thanks for sharing this wonderful recipes!
      xoxo

      marisasclosetblog.com

      Reply
      • Heidi says

        January 16, 2022 at 11:13 am

        You’re very welcome, Marisa… ENJOY!

        Reply
    • Gail says

      January 11, 2022 at 5:12 pm

      This sounds like an upgraded version of what we, in the south, call chicken bog. It’s so popular, we even have cook offs. Ours is just chicken, kielbasa, and rice cooked in chicken stock and seasonings. And it used to be considered poor man’s food, but we still love it! Your recipe looks and sounds delicious. I’ll definitely have to give it a try!

      Reply
      • Heidi says

        January 16, 2022 at 11:13 am

        Wow, Gail… chicken bog sounds absolutely delicious! I’d love to give that a try one day!

        Reply
    • Kirsi says

      January 11, 2022 at 7:23 am

      I hear the name “Crockpot” for the first Time, but “Slow Cooker” I know 😉 Yummie your foodphotos look so delicious.
      Greetings from a grey and foggy Germany
      Kirsi

      Reply
      • Heidi says

        January 16, 2022 at 11:12 am

        Thank you so much, Kirsi! And yes… crockpot is just another way of saying slow cooker. I hope you have a lovely week!

        Reply
    • Kathrine Eldridge says

      January 11, 2022 at 5:11 am

      This looks like the perfect comfort dish for winter! So yummy!

      https://www.kathrineeldridge.com

      Reply
      • Heidi says

        January 16, 2022 at 11:10 am

        Thanks, Kathrine! It really is seriously delicious!

        Reply
    • Lisa says

      January 11, 2022 at 2:26 am

      I make chicken and bacon pasta all the time so this looks an absolute winner, and so easy to do as well – time to dig out my slow cooker, thank you, Heidi!

      Reply
      • Heidi says

        January 16, 2022 at 8:55 am

        Definitely, Lisa… I hope you love it!

        Reply
    • Lovely says

      January 10, 2022 at 11:27 pm

      This looks amazing! Hearty dinner recipe that’s perfect for the winter.
      xoxo
      Lovely
      http://www.mynameislovely.com

      Reply
      • Heidi says

        January 16, 2022 at 8:54 am

        Thank you, Lovely! It’s definitely a good comfort food dish for those chilly nights!

        Reply
    • Her Digital Coffee says

      January 10, 2022 at 9:02 pm

      What a great cozy recipe! I like how easy it is, just throw in the ingredients and it’s ready just in time for lunch or dinner. Thank you for sharing!

      Reply
      • Heidi says

        January 16, 2022 at 8:53 am

        Yes… it really doesn’t get much easier than this!

        Reply
    • Christine says

      January 10, 2022 at 8:29 pm

      looks delicious!

      Reply
      • Heidi says

        January 16, 2022 at 8:53 am

        Thanks, Christine… it really is! 🙂

        Reply
    • Val says

      January 10, 2022 at 5:05 pm

      This sounds amazingly delicious! My husband and I are health nuts so bacon is only eaten out as a treat. 🙂

      Reply
      • Heidi says

        January 10, 2022 at 5:54 pm

        Thanks, Val! We don’t do bacon very often either… but I sure do love it when we do! 🙂

        Reply
    • Michelle says

      January 10, 2022 at 4:20 pm

      Such a warm and hearty meal, perfect for winter!

      Reply
      • Heidi says

        January 10, 2022 at 5:53 pm

        Ooh yes… this is such a perfect dinner for those chilly nights!

        Reply
    • Carol says

      January 10, 2022 at 3:15 pm

      I love my slow cooker and this recipe sounds like a winner!

      Reply
      • Heidi says

        January 10, 2022 at 5:52 pm

        Thanks, Carol! I just love my slow cooker too… it makes dinnertime such a breeze!

        Reply
    • Black Knight says

      January 9, 2022 at 9:22 am

      I really like rice cooked in all ways. Thank you very much to share this recipe.

      Reply
      • Heidi says

        January 10, 2022 at 5:53 pm

        You’re very welcome!!

        Reply

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