Description
A creamy and comforting slow-cooker dish featuring tender shredded chicken and broccoli in a cheesy sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooked bacon bits (for topping, optional)
- Chopped green onions (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker in a single layer. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Measure the soup, milk, spices, and cheese so they are ready.
- In a bowl, whisk together the cream of chicken soup, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, and a pinch of salt and pepper until smooth. Pour this mixture over the chicken in the slow cooker, coating the breasts.
- Cook on low for 5–6 hours or until the chicken reaches 165°F and is very tender. The slow heat makes the meat pull-apart tender and fills the kitchen with a savory aroma.
- About 30 minutes before serving, add the broccoli florets on top and replace the lid. When done, shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker with two forks and stir to combine with the sauce and broccoli. Stir in the shredded cheddar until it melts into the mixture. Serve hot, topped with bacon bits and green onions if desired.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days. This dish is also great for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 300 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 440mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1.2g
- Protein: 60g
- Cholesterol: 75mg