Description
Comforting crockpot cheesy chicken broccoli rice delivers hearty home-style goodness straight from your kitchen. Rich cheese and tender chicken blend perfectly with fluffy rice and fresh broccoli, promising warmth in each delicious spoonful you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Vegetables and Grains:
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
Liquids and Seasonings:
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream or milk
- 1 can (10.5 ounces) cream of chicken soup
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika (optional)
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts, uncooked rice, and seasonings into the crockpot, then pour chicken broth and cream of chicken soup over the mixture, ensuring all ingredients are thoroughly combined.
- Set crockpot to low temperature and cook for 4-5 hours, or high temperature for 2-3 hours, until chicken becomes fork-tender and rice absorbs the liquid completely.
- Use two forks to carefully shred the cooked chicken directly inside the crockpot, creating uniform, tender pieces throughout the dish.
- Add fresh broccoli florets, heavy cream, and shredded cheese to the crockpot, gently folding ingredients together to distribute evenly.
- Replace the lid and continue cooking for an additional 20-30 minutes, allowing broccoli to soften and cheese to melt into a creamy, cohesive texture.
- Give the mixture a final gentle stir to ensure all components are well integrated, then sprinkle optional extra cheese on top for added richness.
- Serve immediately while the dish is warm and the cheese remains gooey and inviting.
Notes
- Adjust rice type for dietary needs by using brown rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice to make the dish gluten-free or lower carb.
- Control sodium levels by using low-sodium chicken broth and reducing added salt, perfect for heart-healthy diets.
- Prevent mushy broccoli by adding it later in the cooking process and keeping cooking time short to maintain texture and nutrients.
- Swap chicken for plant-based protein like tofu or chickpeas to create a vegetarian version of this comforting one-pot meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 495 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 760 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg