Creamy Broccoli Cheddar Chicken Delight Recipe
This Irresistible Crockpot Creamy Broccoli Cheddar Chicken Delight is a comforting and flavorful slow-cooker recipe featuring tender chicken breasts simmered with broccoli, creamy condensed soup, and melted cheddar cheese. Perfect for an easy, hands-off dinner that combines savory spices and cheesy goodness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 to 8 hours (low) or 3 to 4 hours (high)
- Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes (low) or 3 hours 10 minutes (high)
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Salt
Ingredients
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Chicken and Broccoli
- 2 lbs Chicken Breast
- 4 cups Broccoli Florets
Cheese and Soup
- 2 cups Cheddar Cheese, shredded
- 1 can (10.5 oz) Cream Soup, condensed (e.g., cream of chicken or mushroom)
Seasonings
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
- Salt and Pepper, to taste
Liquids
- 1 cup Chicken Broth
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Place two pounds of chicken breasts evenly in the bottom of your slow cooker to ensure even cooking throughout.
- Add the Soup: Pour a can of condensed cream soup evenly over the chicken breasts, covering them uniformly.
- Mix in the Broccoli: Spread four cups of broccoli florets over the chicken and soup, distributing them evenly so they cook tenderly.
- Season: Sprinkle one teaspoon each of garlic powder and onion powder along with salt and pepper to taste over the contents to enhance flavor.
- Pour in the Broth: Slowly add one cup of chicken broth around the edges to combine all ingredients and create a moist cooking environment.
- Cook: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
- Add Cheese: Once cooked, shred the chicken directly in the crockpot, then stir in two cups of shredded cheddar cheese until fully melted and creamy.
- Garnish and Serve: Optionally garnish with fresh herbs or extra cheese before serving this warm, comforting dish.
Notes
- You can substitute cream of mushroom or cream of celery soup if preferred.
- For a thicker sauce, remove the lid during the last 30 minutes of cooking to reduce liquid.
- Use fresh or frozen broccoli florets depending on availability.
- Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheat nicely.
- Adjust seasoning to taste, especially salt and pepper, to suit dietary preferences.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1/6 of recipe)
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 42 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg
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