Creamy Broccoli Cheddar Chicken and Rice
This comforting slow cooker meal combines tender chicken, fresh broccoli, and melty cheddar cheese with fluffy rice.
recipesbynani.comWhen you have a busy day ahead, this slow cooker meal is a lifesaver. It is the kind of dinner that makes the whole house smell amazing while everything cooks together until it is perfectly creamy and tender.
My family loves this because it feels like a warm hug in a bowl. For the best texture, I recommend using fresh broccoli florets instead of frozen, as they hold their shape much better during the long cooking time.
🧺 Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite sized pieces
- 1 cup long grain white rice, uncooked
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 2 cups shredded white cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
👩🍳Instructions
- 1
Place the chicken pieces into your slow cooker.
- 2
Add the uncooked rice, chicken broth, cream of chicken soup, garlic powder, and onion powder to the pot.
- 3
Stir everything well until the soup and broth are combined.
- 4
Cover and cook on low for 3 to 4 hours or on high for 2 hours.
- 5
Stir in the broccoli florets and shredded white cheddar cheese.
- 6
Cover and cook for an additional 20 to 30 minutes until the broccoli is tender and the cheese is fully melted.
- 7
Season with salt and pepper before serving.
💡 Tips
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. If the rice absorbs too much liquid after cooling, add a splash of chicken broth when reheating. This dish is great on its own or served with a side of crusty bread.
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