Foolproof Crock Pot Chicken and Rice Creamy Weeknight Hero

Ingredients

• 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
• 5 cups long-grain white rice (do not rinse)
• 3 cups low sodium chicken broth
• 1 large diced yellow onion
• 1 cup sliced carrots (or frozen mixed vegetables)
• 2 medium diced celery stalks
• 1 (10.5 oz) can condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 5 teaspoons onion powder
• 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
• 5 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)