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Crockpot Creamy Broccoli Cheddar Chicken - Crockpot Chicken Recipes

There’s something oddly comforting about the smell of creamy chicken filling your kitchen on a lazy afternoon. I’ve always been a fan of crockpot chicken recipes, especially when they turn into the kind of meal that makes everyone wander into the kitchen asking, 'What smells so good?' This dish checks every box — rich, cheesy, and loaded with tender broccoli that even picky eaters love. I like to think of this as a warm hug in a bowl. It’s one of those crockpot chicken and broccoli recipes that feels fancy but requires almost zero effort. Toss in your ingredients, stir once or twice, and let your slow cooker work its magic while you go about your day. By the time dinner rolls around, you’ve got a perfectly creamy chicken crockpot recipe waiting for you. If you’re into easy crockpot recipes chicken dishes that double as cozy chicken recipes for dinner crockpot meals, this one’s your new favorite.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time6 hours
Total Time6 hours 10 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keywords: chicken and broccoli crockpot recipes, chicken crockpot recipes, chicken recipes for dinner crockpot, creamy chicken crockpot recipes, crockpot chicken and broccoli recipes, crockpot chicken recipes, easy crockpot recipes chicken
Servings: 6 servings
Author: Elena

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 3 cups broccoli florets (fresh or frozen)
  • 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • Cooked rice or mashed potatoes for serving

Instructions

  1. Spray your crockpot with nonstick spray or use a liner for easy cleanup.
  2. Place chicken breasts at the bottom of the crockpot.
  3. Add the cream of chicken soup, chicken broth, garlic powder, onion powder, and butter.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 5–6 hours, or until chicken is tender enough to shred.
  5. Shred the chicken directly in the crockpot using two forks.
  6. Stir in heavy cream, shredded cheddar cheese, and broccoli florets.
  7. Cover again and cook on high for 30–45 minutes, until the broccoli is tender and the cheese has melted into the sauce.
  8. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  9. Serve over rice or mashed potatoes and enjoy the creamy goodness.