Crockpot Creamy Broccoli Cheddar Chicken
Crockpot Creamy Broccoli Cheddar Chicken is a warm and satisfying dish that brings comfort to your dinner table. With juicy chicken breasts simmered in a rich, cheesy sauce and fresh broccoli, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or relaxing weekends. Simply set it and forget it while the slow cooker works its magic, delivering a delicious meal that pairs beautifully with rice or crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then place them in the crockpot.
- Scatter chopped broccoli florets over the chicken.
- In a bowl, whisk together heavy cream, garlic powder, onion powder, and half of the cheddar cheese until smooth.
- Pour the creamy mixture over the chicken and broccoli.
- Cover and cook on low for 4 hours or high for 2 hours.
- Shred the chicken in the pot using two forks, then stir in remaining cheddar cheese until melted. Serve warm over rice or with crusty bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 120mg