Easy Crockpot Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Rice
This Easy Crockpot Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Rice is a warm, cheesy meal that combines chicken, broccoli, and rice in a slow cooker for a simple weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 2 cups cooked rice Use cooked rice, not dry rice.
- 1 lb chicken breasts, diced Cut chicken into even pieces for even cooking.
- 2 cups broccoli florets If using frozen broccoli, add it in the last 1-2 hours.
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded Add cheese at the end to keep it creamy.
- 1 can cream of chicken soup You can use cream of mushroom soup as a substitute.
- 1/2 cup chicken broth Use to keep the dish from drying out.
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- to taste Salt and pepper Adjust seasoning to preference.
Instructions
Preparation
- Put the diced chicken, broccoli, cooked rice, cream of chicken soup, and chicken broth into the slow cooker.
- Sprinkle garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper over the mixture. Stir until it mixes well.
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 4–6 hours, until the chicken is done.
- About 15 minutes before you serve, add the shredded cheddar cheese and stir until it melts and becomes creamy.
- Serve while warm.
Notes
Serve in bowls or on warm plates. Top with extra cheese, chopped parsley, or a squeeze of lemon if desired. Good with a green salad or dinner rolls. Let leftovers cool and store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3–4 days.