Description
This Crockpot Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Rice is a delicious and easy comfort food dish that the whole family will love. Tender chicken, creamy cheese, and nutritious broccoli come together with rice in a flavorful, satisfying meal cooked to perfection in a slow cooker.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Rice Mixture:
- 1 cup long grain white rice (uncooked)
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup milk
- 1 can (10.5 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Add-ins:
- 2 cups broccoli florets (fresh or frozen)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Prepare Crockpot: Spray the inside with nonstick cooking spray.
- Layer Ingredients: Place chicken in the crockpot. Mix broth, milk, soup, rice, seasonings; pour over chicken.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 4–5 hours until chicken is cooked and rice is tender.
- Shred Chicken: Remove, shred, return to crockpot.
- Add Cheese and Broccoli: Stir in broccoli and cheddar. Cook until tender and cheese is melted.
- Serve: Stir and serve warm.
Notes
- If using frozen broccoli, thaw slightly before adding. For extra creaminess, stir in cream cheese before serving. Leftovers reheat well.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
