Irresistible Crockpot Creamy Broccoli Cheddar Chicken Delight Recipe
This Crockpot Creamy Broccoli Cheddar Chicken Delight is a comforting and easy slow-cooker meal featuring tender chicken breasts cooked to perfection in a creamy sauce with cheddar cheese and fresh broccoli florets. Perfect for busy days, this recipe combines simple ingredients into a rich, flavorful dish that’s great served over rice or pasta.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 to 8 hours (LOW) or 3 to 4 hours (HIGH)
- Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes to 8 hours 10 minutes (LOW) or 3 hours 10 minutes to 4 hours 10 minutes (HIGH)
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Broccoli
- 2 lbs chicken breast
- 4 cups broccoli florets
Dairy and Soup
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 can condensed cream soup (such as cream of chicken or cream of mushroom)
Seasonings and Liquids
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup chicken broth
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts: Arrange the chicken breasts evenly in the bottom of the slow cooker to ensure even cooking.
- Add condensed cream soup: Pour the condensed cream soup over the chicken breasts and spread it evenly to coat them well, which forms the creamy base of the dish.
- Add broccoli florets: Spread the broccoli florets on top of the chicken and cream soup layer to allow them to steam and become tender during cooking.
- Season the dish: Sprinkle garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper over the broccoli and chicken to enhance the flavors.
- Pour in chicken broth: Add the chicken broth evenly over the ingredients to add moisture and ensure the mixture does not dry out while cooking.
- Slow cook: Cover the slow cooker with its lid and cook on LOW for 6–8 hours or on HIGH for 3–4 hours to cook the chicken thoroughly and allow flavors to meld.
- Shred chicken and add cheese: Once cooked, shred the chicken directly in the crockpot for a creamy texture, then stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted and fully incorporated.
- Garnish and serve: Garnish the dish as desired (fresh herbs recommended) and serve warm over your favorite side like rice or pasta.
Notes
- You can use any condensed cream soup, such as cream of chicken or cream of mushroom, depending on your flavor preference.
- For a thicker sauce, reduce the amount of chicken broth slightly or cook with the lid slightly ajar near the end.
- Shredding the chicken inside the crockpot saves time and helps absorb more flavor.
- Add optional fresh herbs like parsley or chives as garnish for color and added freshness.
- Ensure broccoli florets are fresh or lightly steamed before adding to crockpot to prevent overcooking if preferred.
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