Description
This Crockpot Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Delight is a comforting, easy-to-make dish that combines tender chicken breasts with a creamy, cheesy sauce loaded with fresh broccoli. Slow-cooked to perfection, this recipe is perfect for a cozy family dinner and serves up rich flavors with minimal effort.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Broccoli
- 2 pieces chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)
- 2 cups broccoli (fresh or frozen)
- 2 cups cheddar cheese (shredded, divided)
Creamy Sauce
- 1 can cream of chicken soup (10.5 oz)
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Place the boneless, skinless chicken breasts at the bottom of a greased crockpot, laying them flat to ensure even cooking.
- Make the Creamy Sauce: In a medium bowl, gently whisk together the cream of chicken soup, sour cream, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Coat the Chicken: Pour the creamy sauce evenly over the chicken breasts, making sure each piece is well-coated with the flavorful mixture.
- Slow Cook the Chicken: Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 4 to 5 hours or on high for 2 to 3 hours, until the chicken is tender and fully cooked through.
- Shred and Combine: Use two forks to shred the cooked chicken directly in the crockpot. Then stir in the broccoli and 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese. Cook for an additional 20 to 30 minutes to allow the broccoli to soften and the cheese to melt.
- Add Final Cheese Layer: Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese on top of the mixture, cover the crockpot, and let it cook just until the cheese melts fully.
- Serve: Serve the cheesy chicken broccoli mixture warm, ideally over a bed of cooked rice for a complete comforting meal.
Notes
- Fresh or frozen broccoli can both be used; frozen may need slightly longer cooking.
- Adjust seasoning to taste, especially salt and pepper, depending on dietary needs.
- For a thicker sauce, reduce the milk slightly or add a tablespoon of cream cheese.
- This recipe can also be doubled for larger families or meal prepping.
- Serve with rice, mashed potatoes, or pasta for a hearty meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours 30 minutes (low) or 2 hours 30 minutes (high)
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: crockpot chicken recipe, cheesy chicken broccoli, slow cooker dinner, easy chicken crockpot, comforting crockpot meals
