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Crockpot Creamy Broccoli Cheddar Chicken

Crockpot Creamy Broccoli Cheddar Chicken for Cozy Nights

A comforting and creamy dish made in a slow cooker featuring tender chicken, vibrant broccoli, and rich cheddar cheese.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 pieces Chicken Breasts Bone-in for richer flavor or frozen for convenience.
  • 1 cup Broccoli Fresh or frozen, add near the end for best texture.
  • 1 can Cream of Chicken Soup Can be swapped for low-fat or dairy-free.
  • 2 cups Cheddar Cheese Use lower-fat cheese for a lighter dish.
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Fresh garlic can be used for more flavor.
  • to taste Salt & Pepper Essential seasonings.
For Serving
  • 2 cups Rice or Quinoa Use quinoa for a lighter, nutritious base.

Equipment

  • Slow cooker

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Begin by placing thawed chicken breasts in the bottom of your slow cooker.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine cream of chicken soup with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Gently place the broccoli florets on top of the cheese and chicken mixture in the slow cooker.
  4. Cover the slow cooker and set it to cook on low for 6 hours.
  5. Once cooked, check that the chicken is thoroughly cooked and sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese over the dish.
  6. Dish out generous portions of the creamy chicken and broccoli mixture over a base of rice or quinoa.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 950mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 700IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, avoid overcooking the chicken and add frozen broccoli towards the end of cooking.

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