Crockpot Creamy Broccoli Cheddar Chicken
Crockpot Creamy Broccoli Cheddar Chicken is your ultimate comfort food, perfect for busy weeknights. This dish features tender chicken simmered in a rich, cheesy sauce with vibrant broccoli. Easy to prepare and packed with flavor, it’s sure to impress family and friends alike. Serve it over rice or pasta for a hearty meal that warms the soul.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
Instructions
- 1. Prepare your ingredients: Chop broccoli into bite-sized pieces and shred cheddar cheese.
- 2. Layer chicken breasts in the crockpot. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- 3. Pour cream of chicken soup over the chicken. Add softened cream cheese and chicken broth.
- 4. Top with broccoli florets.
- 5. Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours until chicken is tender.
- 6. About 30 minutes before serving, sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top and cover until melted.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: - For extra flavor, sauté onions and garlic before adding them to the crockpot. - Feel free to substitute broccoli with spinach or cauliflower for variety. - Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.