Best 2 Slow Cooker Chicken Congee Recipes

Slow cooker chicken congee is a comforting and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cold winter night or a lazy weekend brunch. Made with simple ingredients like rice, chicken, and broth, this congee is packed with flavor and nutrients. The slow cooker makes it easy to prepare, and the result is a creamy, porridge-like dish that is sure to please the whole family. Whether you are new to congee or a seasoned pro, this recipe is sure to become a favorite.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

SLOW-COOKER CHICKEN CONGEE

Slow-Cooker Chicken Congee image

Congee is a savory rice porridge often served for breakfast in China. Here, we simplify it by using boneless, skinless chicken thighs cooked with rice in a slow-cooker for a super comforting set-it-and-forget it dinner. Pick and choose from as many toppings as you like to dress up each serving.

Provided by Anna Stockwell

Categories Dinner Rice Chicken Ginger Garlic Wheat/Gluten-Free

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
8 cups chicken stock
1 cup long-grain rice
3 small dried red chiles, such as Thai or chile de arbol
1 (3") piece ginger, thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, pressed
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
Cubed avocado, lime wedges, cilantro, sliced jalapeño, sliced scallions, chopped roasted, salted peanuts, chili oil, fish sauce, hot sauce, soy sauce, and/or crispy fried shallots (for serving; choose as many as you like)

Steps:

Place chicken, stock, rice, chiles, ginger, garlic, and salt in slow cooker. Cover and cook on low 8 hours.
Remove chiles and ginger. Stir, breaking up chicken into bite-size pieces. Divide congee among bowls. Serve with an assortment of toppings alongside.
Do Ahead
Congee can be made 3 days ahead; transfer to an airtight container and chill. Reheat in a large pot over medium, stirring in water as needed to loosen.

SLOW-COOKER CHICKEN CONGEE RECIPE - (4/5)

Slow-Cooker Chicken Congee Recipe - (4/5) image

Provided by á-4084

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
8 cups chicken stock
1 cup long-grain rice
3 small dried red chiles, such as Thai or chile de arbol
1 (3") piece ginger, thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, pressed
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
Cubed avocado, lime wedges, cilantro, sliced jalapeño, sliced scallions, chopped roasted, salted peanuts, chili oil, fish sauce, hot sauce, soy sauce, and/or crispy fried shallots (for serving; choose as many as you like)

Steps:

Place chicken, stock, rice, chiles, ginger, garlic, and salt in slow cooker. Cover and cook on low 8 hours. Remove chiles and ginger. Stir, breaking up chicken into bite-size pieces. Divide congee among bowls. Serve with an assortment of toppings alongside. Do Ahead Congee can be made 3 days ahead; transfer to an airtight container and chill. Reheat in a large pot over medium, stirring in water as needed to loosen. Cooks' Note: If you prefer to use brown rice, you can substitute an equal part of brown rice for the white and add 2 hours to the cooking time in the slow cooker. The texture will not be quite as smooth as the white rice version, but it's still delicious.

Tips:

For a smoother congee, blend or purée the cooked rice and chicken mixture before adding the remaining ingredients.
If you prefer a thicker congee, reduce the amount of water or broth used.
To make the congee more flavorful, use a combination of different types of rice, such as white rice, brown rice, and wild rice.
Add your favorite vegetables, herbs, and spices to customize the congee to your liking.
Serve the congee with a variety of toppings, such as green onions, cilantro, fried shallots, and sesame seeds.

Conclusion:

Slow cooker chicken congee is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for busy weeknights. It is also a great way to use up leftover rice and chicken. With a few simple ingredients and a little time, you can have a warm and comforting bowl of congee that the whole family will love. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give slow cooker chicken congee a try.