Crockpot Creamy Broccoli Cheddar Chicken: 7 Simple Steps
A creamy, cheesy chicken and broccoli dish made in the slow cooker. It’s a comforting and easy meal perfect for any night of the week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-6 hours on low + 30-45 minutes on high
- Total Time: 5-7 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Carb
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts in the bottom of your slow cooker.
- Pour chicken broth over the chicken.
- In a small bowl, whisk together cream cheese, heavy cream, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Pour the cream cheese mixture over the chicken.
- Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours, or until chicken is cooked through and tender.
- Remove chicken from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks.
- Return shredded chicken to the slow cooker.
- Stir in broccoli florets and shredded cheddar cheese.
- Cover and cook on high for another 30-45 minutes, or until the broccoli is tender and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Stir everything together and serve hot.
Notes
- You can use chicken thighs if preferred.
- Adjust seasonings to your taste.
- For a thicker sauce, you can mix in a tablespoon of cornstarch with the cream cheese mixture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Approximately 350-450
- Sugar: Low
- Sodium: Moderate
- Fat: High
- Saturated Fat: High
- Unsaturated Fat: Moderate
- Trans Fat: Low
- Carbohydrates: Low
- Fiber: Low
- Protein: High
- Cholesterol: Moderate