Here’s a cozy slow-cooker rice recipe with four simple additions. 🍚
Slow-Cooker Creamy Garlic Parmesan Rice
Ingredients
- 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice, rinsed
- 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tbsp butter
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Lightly grease the slow-cooker insert.
- Add the uncooked rice, broth, milk, butter, garlic, salt, and pepper. Stir gently.
- Cover and cook on LOW for about 1½–2½ hours, checking toward the end. Cooking times vary considerably between slow cookers.
- Once the rice is tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed, stir in the Parmesan.
- Let it sit covered for 5–10 minutes, then stir again and serve.
Make it your own
Add cooked chicken, mushrooms, peas, spinach, or roasted vegetables for a more substantial meal.
Food-safety tip: Don’t leave cooked rice sitting at room temperature for extended periods. Serve promptly and refrigerate leftovers in shallow containers within about 2 hours.
