Crockpot Creamy Broccoli Cheddar Chicken
A comforting, creamy dish featuring chicken, broccoli, and cheddar cheese, perfect for cozy nights and busy days.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 pounds Chicken Breasts lean protein
- 1 can Cream of Chicken Soup adds creaminess
- 1 cup Chicken Broth moisture
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder flavor
- 1 teaspoon Onion Powder flavor
- 1 teaspoon Salt enhances taste
- 1 teaspoon Black Pepper adds warmth
- 2 cups Broccoli Florets nutritional texture
- 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese rich flavor
- 4 ounces Cream Cheese creamy consistency
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil adds moisture and fat
Instructions
Preparation
- Start by prepping the chicken breasts. Trim any excess fat to ensure a cleaner dish.
- Place the chicken in the slow cooker, arranging it evenly at the bottom.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cream of chicken soup and chicken broth. Stir until blended smoothly.
- Pour the mixture over the chicken in the slow cooker.
- Add the garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper to the slow cooker.
- Gently stir to evenly distribute the seasonings over the chicken.
- Layer the broccoli florets on top of the chicken mixture.
- Slice the cream cheese into small pieces and distribute it evenly over the broccoli and chicken.
- Drizzle the olive oil over all components in the slow cooker.
Cooking
- Cover the slow cooker and set it to cook.
- Allow it to simmer gently for 4 hours.
- Check for doneness. The chicken should be tender and easily shredded with a fork.
- Gently stir to combine the melted cream cheese and cheddar cheese with the sauce.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider searing the chicken before adding it to the slow cooker. Use fresh broccoli for best results.