Crockpot Broccoli Cheddar Chicken – Creamy, Cheesy, and Family-Friendly
A cozy, one-pot slow cooker meal made with tender chicken, fresh broccoli, and a creamy cheddar cheese sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights, this recipe is comforting, budget-friendly, and kid-approved.
Equipment
- Crockpot / Slow Cooker
- Cutting Board
- Knife
- Cheese grater
Ingredients
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 3 cups broccoli florets fresh or frozen
- 1.5 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese divided
- 8 oz cream cheese cubed
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream or condensed cream of chicken soup
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 0.5 tsp salt adjust to taste
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Prep the chicken – Trim chicken breasts and place them at the bottom of the crockpot.
- Season – Sprinkle garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper over the chicken.
- Add base – Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream (or condensed soup). Add cubed cream cheese on top.
- Cook – Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or high for 3–4 hours.
- Add broccoli – Stir in fresh broccoli halfway through cooking, or frozen broccoli during the last hour.
- Add cheese – About 15 minutes before serving, stir in 1 cup shredded cheddar until melted and creamy.
- Shred chicken – Use two forks to shred the chicken directly in the crockpot. Stir everything together.
- Serve – Top with the remaining ½ cup cheddar and let it melt before serving. Enjoy with rice, pasta, or bread.
Notes
For a keto-friendly version, serve over cauliflower rice or zucchini noodles.
For a heartier meal, stir in cooked rice or pasta at the end.
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days, or freeze for up to 2 months.