Description
This Crockpot Cheesy Chicken Broccoli recipe is a comforting and delicious dish that is perfect for a cozy family dinner. Tender chicken, broccoli, and a creamy cheese sauce come together in the slow cooker for a satisfying meal that is sure to please everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
For the dish:
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 1 can (10.5 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cups cooked white or brown rice (for serving)
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of a greased crockpot.
- Make the sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together the cream of chicken soup, sour cream, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Pour the mixture over the chicken.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 4–5 hours or on high for 2–3 hours until the chicken is tender.
- Add broccoli and cheese: Shred the chicken, then stir in the broccoli and 1 cup of cheddar cheese. Cook for another 20–30 minutes until the broccoli is tender.
- Finish and serve: Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top and let it melt. Serve warm over cooked rice.
Notes
- For added flavor, stir in a teaspoon of Dijon mustard or a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- Frozen broccoli can be used—just add it during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (without rice)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
