Description
A comforting dish with tender chicken, vibrant broccoli, and a creamy, cheesy sauce, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup creamy sauce (such as cream of chicken or homemade cheese sauce)
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or your choice)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry with a paper towel. Season them generously with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Place in the slow cooker: Layer the seasoned chicken breasts at the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Add the creamy sauce: Pour the sauce over the chicken, ensuring it covers it thoroughly.
- Set the cooker: Cover and cook on low for 6–8 hours or on high for about 4 hours until the chicken reaches 165°F.
- Incorporate the broccoli: About 30 minutes before serving, gently fold in the broccoli florets and sprinkle the shredded cheese on top.
- Serve and enjoy: Dish out portions hot from the slow cooker and savor every bite.
Notes
Prep the chicken and season it the night before for a quicker morning start. Add cooked bacon or ham for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: slow cooker, chicken, broccoli, comfort food, creamy sauce