Description
Hearty crockpot cheesy chicken broccoli rice delivers comfort in one simple pot. Creamy cheese and tender chicken blend with nutritious broccoli, creating a satisfying meal you can savor without complicated preparation.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Grains and Base:
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1 can (10.5 ounces/298 grams) cream of chicken soup
Vegetables and Dairy:
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups chicken broth
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Nestle chicken breasts at the bottom of the slow cooker, creating an even base layer.
- Pour in rice, chicken broth, heavy cream, and cream of chicken soup, then sprinkle garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper over the mixture. Gently mix ingredients to ensure uniform distribution.
- Securely cover the crockpot and set to LOW temperature, allowing the dish to simmer for 4-5 hours until chicken reaches full doneness and rice becomes perfectly tender.
- Extract chicken from the slow cooker and use two forks to meticulously shred the meat into bite-sized pieces, then return the shredded chicken back into the cooking liquid.
- Add fresh broccoli florets and generously scatter shredded cheese across the surface. Replace the lid and continue cooking for an additional 30 minutes, allowing broccoli to soften and cheese to melt into a creamy, luxurious texture.
- Once cooking is complete, use a large spoon to serve the hearty, cheesy mixture into warm bowls, ensuring each serving contains a delightful blend of chicken, rice, broccoli, and melted cheese.
Notes
- Customize chicken thickness by using evenly sized breasts for consistent cooking throughout the dish.
- Opt for low-sodium chicken broth to control overall salt content and accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Consider using brown rice for added nutritional value and a heartier texture, though cooking time might slightly increase.
- Replace heavy cream with Greek yogurt or milk alternatives for lighter, healthier version without compromising creamy consistency.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 hours
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 610 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg