Description
Comforting crockpot cheesy chicken broccoli rice delivers a wholesome one-pot meal packed with creamy goodness and nutritious ingredients. Families will savor each hearty spoonful of this simple, satisfying dinner that brings warmth and deliciousness to the table.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 2 cups cooked white rice
Dairy and Sauce:
- 1.5 cups (1 1/2 cups) shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 can (10.5 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Arrange chicken pieces evenly across the bottom of the slow cooker, generously coating with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper for robust flavor infusion.
- Gently distribute fresh broccoli florets over the seasoned chicken, ensuring even coverage throughout the cooking vessel.
- Pour cream of chicken soup and chicken broth directly over the chicken and broccoli, carefully mixing ingredients to create a uniform liquid base.
- Secure the crockpot lid and set to low temperature, allowing the mixture to simmer and develop flavors for 4-6 hours until chicken reaches complete tenderness.
- During the final 30 minutes of cooking, introduce pre-cooked rice into the crockpot, stirring to integrate with the existing mixture.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese across the top, allowing it to melt completely and create a creamy, luxurious texture throughout the dish.
- Once cheese has melted and ingredients are thoroughly combined, remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes to allow flavors to settle.
- Serve immediately while hot, ensuring each portion contains a balanced blend of chicken, broccoli, rice, and melted cheese.
Notes
- Cook rice separately ahead of time to prevent soggy texture and maintain perfect grain consistency.
- Substitute dairy cheese with nutritional yeast or vegan cheese alternatives for lactose-intolerant or vegan diners.
- Use rotisserie chicken or leftover grilled chicken to reduce cooking time and add extra flavor depth.
- Incorporate additional vegetables like diced carrots or peas to increase nutritional value and colorful presentation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 360 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg