Things I learned on Pinterest: 7UP chicken and rice

Typically, in order to get me interested in a recipe, it either has to have very few ingredients, can be made in an individual pot/pan, or is cooked in the slow cooker. This recipe has all three of those things, so I figured I would try it out!

pinned by me, picture and recipe borrowed from Six Sisters' Stuff



Slow Cooker 7UP Chicken and Rice, with my changes noted

3 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts (I used two thin breasts for just the Husband and me, probably less than 1 pound of chicken)
10.5 oz. can of cream of chicken soup
12 oz. can of 7UP or lemon lime soda (I used Shasta 'cuz I'm awesome)
1 c. rice (I used white Minute Rice)
1/4 c. chicken broth

Spray your slow cooker with non-stick spray. Lay chicken breasts down in the bottom; cover with 7UP and cream of chicken soup. Cover and cook on low 5 hours. Add the rice and chicken broth; re-cover and cook for another 1 to 1 1/2 hours.



I actually followed the times listed over at Six Sisters' Stuff, and the rice was too mushy for my tastes, so I made changes to the recipe above accordingly. I served this with steamed and candied carrots, and it was pretty good. It's pretty sweet, and I didn't think Husband would like it, but he did! Yay! I'll make this one again, with my changes in cooking time, to see if I like it better. The flavor was awesome but the texture of the rice totally killed it for me. You could also skip the rice part entirely, and just cook the chicken for ~6 hours on low, then make your own rice to serve it over. That's also a good option.

It was perfect for a Zumba night - I came home from work to start the slow cooker, then added the rice after I got home, and then it was ready when I got home from Zumba. If you try it, let me know what you think!