Craving a dinner that’s both comforting and convenient? Look no further! Our Easy Crockpot Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Rice is the answer. Imagine tender chicken, perfectly cooked rice, and crisp broccoli all bathed in a creamy, cheesy sauce. It’s quick to prepare, bursting with flavor, and a surprisingly healthy option for those busy weeknights. Honestly, after a long day, nothing beats coming home to the aroma of this delicious dish ready to be enjoyed. It’s like a warm hug in a bowl!
Why You Will Love This Recipe
This recipe is more than just a meal; it’s a memory. Growing up, my grandmother always had a version of cheesy chicken and rice simmering in her slow cooker. It was the ultimate comfort food, a staple at family gatherings, and always seemed to magically appear when someone was feeling under the weather. This Easy Crockpot Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Rice is my attempt to recreate that same feeling of love and warmth, but with a modern, healthier twist. Easy to throw together and packed with all the good stuff, it’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser, bringing everyone together around the table.
Ingredients
- Chicken:
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Rice:
- 1 cup long-grain white rice, uncooked
- 2 cups chicken broth
- Broccoli:
- 1 head of broccoli, chopped into florets
- Cheese Sauce:
- 1 (10.75 oz) can condensed cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Step-by-Step Instructions for Making the Recipe
- Prep Chicken: Place chicken breasts in the bottom of your slow cooker.
- Add Rice and Broth: Sprinkle uncooked rice evenly over the chicken. Pour chicken broth over the rice.
- Combine Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the cream of chicken soup, milk,garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper.
- Pour and Cook: Pour the cheese sauce evenly over the rice and chicken. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, or until chicken is cooked through and rice is tender.
- Add Broccoli and Cheese: During the last 30 minutes of cooking, stir in the chopped broccoli and the shredded cheddar cheese and the parmesan cheese. Cover and continue to cook until the broccoli is tender-crisp and the cheese is melted.
- Serve: Once the cheese is melted and bubbly, carefully shred the chicken with two forks. Make sure everything is well combined. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Easy Crockpot Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Rice
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Place chicken breasts in the bottom of your slow cooker.2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Sprinkle uncooked rice evenly over the chicken. Pour chicken broth over the rice.1 cup long-grain white rice, 2 cups chicken broth
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the cream of chicken soup, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper.10.75 oz condensed cream of chicken soup, 1/2 cup milk, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp onion powder, Salt and Pepper
- Pour the cheese sauce evenly over the rice and chicken. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, or until chicken is cooked through and rice is tender.
- During the last 30 minutes of cooking, stir in the chopped broccoli and the shredded cheddar cheese and the parmesan cheese. Cover and continue to cook until the broccoli is tender-crisp and the cheese is melted.1 head broccoli, 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese, 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Once the cheese is melted and bubbly, carefully shred the chicken with two forks. Make sure everything is well combined. Serve immediately and enjoy!