Easy Fluffy Crock Pot Rice Recipe

This crock pot rice makes tender, fluffy rice every time! No more undercooked or burnt rice in the bottom of your pan. This crock pot rice recipe is a super simple way to get the perfectly cooked rice you've been looking for in about two hours with no hands-on cooking and very little mess!

I always use the slow cooker for my rice now that I found this fool proof method. It's so easy to dump everything together, set the time, and wait. The rice comes out so beautifully and ready to serve with my favorite dishes.

I love using the rice as a base in dishes like this wildly popular Salmon and Rice Bowl or as a base in this filling meal of meatballs and rice recipe. Whatever you decide to do with it, it's going to be delicious!

Why You'll Love This Recipe

It's easy to make! It doesn't get any easier than combining your rice and water in the slow cooker and hitting the "on" button. That's all it takes to get this tender rice on the table.

It's versatile. There are so many recipes that call for rice and this method is the easiest way to make sure you have a perfectly cooked batch. Use this rice recipe as the base of your meal and pile on your favorite toppings and ingredients for a complete meal.

It's fool proof. It's pretty hard to mess up a batch of rice when you follow the recipe completely. It cooks perfectly every time. No more burnt rice stuck in your sauce pan, or crunchy undercooked rice on your plate.

Ingredients

• 2 Cups White Rice- this recipe is timed for white rice, but you can use any rice and adjust the cook time to your needs.
• 4 Cups Water- to perfectly cook the rice.
• 1 teaspoon Salt- adds flavor to the rice.

How To Make Fluffy Rice In The Slow Cooker

Step 1: Add the rice. Place the rice on the bottom of the crockpot and season with the salt.

Step 2: Add the water. Pour water over the rice. (You want double the water as rice, so if you have 2 cups of rice, you will need 4 cups of water).

Step 3: Cook and serve. Place the lid on the slow cooker and turn it on. Cook on high for 1 ½ to 2 ½ hours (for white rice.) Fluff with a fork and serve as a side dish alongside your favorite entree, or as a base in a rice bowl.

My tips for making the best crock pot rice

• To keep your rice from sticking, it's a great idea to rinse your rice before cooking. Rinsing the rice removes any excess starch which is what causes the rice to stick together.
• You can use beef, chicken, or vegetable broth in place of the water for a more flavorful rice dish!
• After an hour and a half, check on your rice for doneness. It should have a slight bite to it, but no crunch is allowed. It also shouldn't be too mushy.
• When your rice is done, use two forks to fluff it to create a light and airy bowl of rice.
• Top your rice with delicious shrimp or chicken, or fry it up with some veggies for an incredible stir fry! 

How to store and reheat leftovers.

In the fridge: Transfer any leftover rice to an airtight storage container and store it in the fridge for 5-6 days.

In the freezer: You can freeze rice in a freezer safe bag or airtight container in the freezer for up to 3 months without compromising the texture.

Reheating: Allow frozen rice to defrost in the fridge overnight before reheating. You can reheat the rice in a sauce pan with a bit of oil over medium low heat until heated through. Or, if you're in a hurry, pop it into the microwave for a minute or two.

Frequently Asked Questions

What rice can I cook in the slow cooker?

You can use this method of cooking for just about any rice! Just begin checking on your rice after an hour and a half to make sure you aren't over cooking it.

Should I stir the rice while it cooks?

You do not have to stir rice when cooking it in a slow cooker. In fact, you should leave it be until it's done. The more you open the slow cooker, the longer the rice will take to cook.

How can I serve this rice?

You can use this rice as a base in many dishes including this Turkey and Rice Casserole, this Boiled Chicken and Rice and this Dirty Rice with Sausage.