Creamy Crockpot Broccoli Cheddar Chicken and Rice
A comforting and creamy crockpot dish filled with tender chicken, vibrant broccoli, and melty cheddar, served over fluffy rice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 420 minutes
- Total Time: 435 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Crockpot
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup rice (white or brown)
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Assemble your hero ingredients: In a crockpot, add the chicken breasts, rice, broccoli florets, chicken broth, cream of chicken soup, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Stir to combine: Gently stir all the ingredients together until coated.
- Drizzle with olive oil: Add a tablespoon of olive oil on top for richness.
- Set the cooking time: Cover your crockpot and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Shred the chicken: Once cooked, shred the chicken directly in the crockpot.
- Add the cheddar: Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted into the mixture.
- Serve warm: Ladle into bowls and enjoy!
Notes
Feel free to customize with extra veggies or different cheeses. Leftovers can be stored for up to 3-4 days in the fridge.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg