Start by preparing the chicken breasts. You can use boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, depending on your preference. Simply cut them into chunks or strips to ensure even cooking.

For added flavor, consider seasoning the chicken with salt, pepper, and garlic powder before adding it to the crockpot.

Now, it’s time to layer your ingredients in the crockpot. Start with the chicken at the bottom.

Add in your choice of veggies, such as diced onions, carrots, or even frozen peas. These add great texture and flavor to the casserole.

In a separate bowl, combine your sauce ingredients. A creamy base made of cream of chicken soup or sour cream works wonderfully for that rich, comforting flavor.

Add a bit of chicken broth to thin out the sauce if needed, and stir in seasonings like thyme or parsley. Pour this mixture over the layered ingredients in your crockpot.

Cover the crockpot and set it to cook on low for 4-6 hours, or until the chicken is tender and fully cooked.

During the last 30 minutes of cooking, add cooked rice (or uncooked rice if you prefer to cook it in the casserole) and shredded cheese to make it even creamier and cheesier.

Once everything is cooked, give the casserole a gentle stir to combine the ingredients.

Serve it hot, and garnish with fresh herbs or a bit of extra cheese if desired.