Description
This Crockpot Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Rice is a comforting one-pot meal perfect for busy days. Tender chicken breasts slow-cooked with aromatic onions, garlic, and spices combine with creamy soups, fresh broccoli, and cheesy rice to create a hearty and flavorful dish that requires minimal effort but delivers maximum taste.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1/2 cup milk
Instructions
- Layer the Chicken: Place the boneless, skinless chicken breasts at the bottom of your crockpot, creating the base for the dish.
- Add Seasonings: Sprinkle the chopped onion, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and paprika evenly over the chicken to infuse flavor as it cooks.
- Pour Liquids: Pour the chicken broth and cream of chicken soup over the seasoned chicken and onions to provide moisture and creaminess during slow cooking.
- Slow Cook Chicken: Cover the crockpot and cook on high for 3-4 hours or low for 6-7 hours until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
- Shred Chicken: Once cooked, remove the chicken breasts and shred them carefully using two forks for a perfect texture.
- Return Chicken to Crockpot: Add the shredded chicken back into the crockpot, combining with the cooking juices.
- Add Rice and Veggies: Stir in the uncooked rice, broccoli florets, butter, and milk, mixing everything evenly for a balanced dish.
- Cook Rice and Broccoli: Cover and cook on high for another 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until the rice is tender and the broccoli is cooked through.
- Incorporate Cheeses: Stir in the shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheeses until melted and the mixture is creamy and well combined.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve the cheesy chicken broccoli rice hot for a comforting and satisfying meal.
Notes
- You can substitute fresh broccoli with frozen broccoli florets if fresh is unavailable.
- For a lower fat version, use reduced-fat cheese and milk.
- Be sure not to open the crockpot lid frequently during cooking to maintain temperature.
- If you prefer a spicier flavor, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes with the other spices.
- This dish can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently on the stovetop or microwave.
