Leftover rice from last night turns into a full dinner with almost no effort. This slow cooker chicken fried rice mixes diced chicken, frozen vegetables, soy sauce, and sesame oil so the flavors come together without standing at the stove.
The recipe is simple and requires just a few ingredients, making it perfect for busy weeknights. You can customize it with your favorite vegetables or proteins to suit your taste.
Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Fried Rice
This chicken fried rice is made with tender chicken, rice, and a mix of vegetables, all cooked together in a slow cooker. The dish takes about 4 hours on low heat and serves 6 people.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked rice (preferably day-old)
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn)
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 3 green onions, sliced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Cook the rice ahead of time if not using day-old rice. Dice the chicken and slice the green onions.
- Combine in Slow Cooker: In the slow cooker, add the cooked rice, diced chicken, frozen vegetables, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Stir to combine.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 4 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Add Eggs: In the last 30 minutes of cooking, stir in the beaten eggs and green onions. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve: Once cooked, serve the chicken fried rice warm, garnished with additional green onions if desired.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 6 servings
- Calories: 350kcal
- Fat: 10g
- Protein: 25g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
I add a fried egg on top when I want to make it feel like more of a meal. Cold day-old rice is the trick here, since fresh rice turns mushy in the slow cooker.
