Description

This Crockpot Creamy Broccoli Cheddar Chicken is a comforting, high-protein slow cooker meal featuring tender chicken, broccoli, and a velvety cheddar cheese sauce. Perfect for easy weeknight dinners with minimal prep.

Ingredients

2 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts

4 cups broccoli florets (fresh or frozen)

2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

1 can (10.5 oz) condensed cream of chicken or mushroom soup

1 cup low-sodium chicken broth

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon onion powder

Salt and black pepper, to taste

Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes

Optional: 2–4 oz cream cheese

Optional: 1/2 cup seasoned breadcrumbs

Optional: juice of 1/2 lemon

Optional: chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Optional: extra shredded cheddar, for topping

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Instructions

Lightly grease the slow cooker and place chicken breasts in an even layer.
Whisk together condensed soup, chicken broth, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Pour over the chicken.
Add broccoli on top. For crisper broccoli, wait to add it during the last 30–45 minutes of cooking.
Cover and cook on Low for 6–8 hours or on High for 3–4 hours, until chicken is tender and reaches 165°F (74°C).
Shred chicken in the crockpot using two forks, then stir to combine with the sauce and broccoli.
Stir in cheddar cheese (and cream cheese if using) until melted and creamy.
Taste and adjust seasoning. If using, sprinkle breadcrumbs on top, cover, and cook for an additional 15–20 minutes.
Finish with a squeeze of lemon juice and chopped parsley before serving.

Notes

Use chicken thighs for a juicier result.

For a dairy-free version, use non-dairy cheese and condensed soup alternatives.

For thicker sauce, stir in cream cheese or a cornstarch slurry.

Add extra veggies like carrots, bell peppers, or cauliflower.

Serve over rice, mashed potatoes, or baked potatoes.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 6–8 hours (Low) or 3–4 hours (High)
Category: Main Dish
Method: Slow Cooking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 350
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 600mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 9g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 7g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 35g
Cholesterol: 110mg