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Cozy cheesy chicken and broccoli rice delight dish served in a bowl

Cheesy Chicken and Broccoli Rice

A creamy and comforting crockpot dish featuring tender chicken, vibrant broccoli, and melty cheddar cheese, perfect for family dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Total Time 6 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 5 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 520
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts Use fresh, high-quality chicken for best flavor.
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice Can substitute with brown rice for a healthier alternative.
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese Feel free to mix in Monterey Jack or mozzarella.
  • 2 cups broccoli florets Look for bright green florets for maximum freshness.
  • 1 can cream of chicken soup (10.5 oz) Can substitute with cream of mushroom soup.
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Begin by placing the chicken breasts in the bottom of your crockpot, ensuring they lie flat.
  2. Sprinkle the long-grain white rice evenly around the chicken.
  3. Add the chicken broth, heavy cream, and cream of chicken soup over the chicken and rice.
  4. Sprinkle the garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper on top. Gently stir to combine.
Cooking
  1. Cover the crockpot and set to LOW for 4-5 hours.
  2. Once cooked, carefully remove the chicken breasts and shred using two forks.
  3. Return the shredded chicken, fold in the broccoli florets and shredded cheese, cover, and cook for another 30 minutes.
Serving
  1. Scoop a generous portion and enjoy while warm!

Notes

You can make this recipe ahead of time and store in the fridge for up to 3 days. If freezing, let it cool completely and store in an airtight container for up to 3 months.