Slow Cooker Cheesy Broccoli Chicken

By Sarah Olson

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Mar 29, 2021Updated Aug 15, 2023

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Make delicious chicken and broccoli with plenty of cheese right in the slow cooker. Wonderful over rice for a complete meal.

Easy chicken recipes are a must! Also, try my Pesto Mozzarella Chicken Pasta or Artichoke Mushroom Chicken recipes.

cheesy broccoli chicken in slow cooker with wooden spoon in it.

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My mom would make her famous cheesy broccoli chicken recipe at least once a month. Her recipe took way longer to put together but it was made with love. Here is my easy version I like to make in the slow cooker and we serve it over jasmine rice.

broccoli, cream of mushroom soup, mushrooms, onion, cheese and diced chicken on a table.

How to make Cheesy Broccoli Chicken:

  1. Start with cubed boneless skinless chicken breasts. You can leave them whole and shred them at the end if desired.
  2. Next add lots of mushrooms and onions.
  3. Add about 2 heads of broccoli, you can even use and cut up the stem.
  4. Then add cream of mushroom soup (2 cans) and broccoli. Top with cheese (save some cheese for servings as well).
four photo collage of how to make cheesy broccoli chicken

How long do I cook?

  • Place the lid on the slow cooker.
  • Cook on LOW for 6 hours or HIGH for 4 hours. Serve over rice.

Can I add uncooked rice to this?

  • Standard rice does not cook right in the slow cooker, the rice will end up gummy and chalky.
  • This dish is best served over rice that is made on the stove-top or rice-maker.
done cooking cheesy broccoli chicken in slow cooker with salad on the side.

Can I use frozen broccoli?

  • Frozen broccoli works great in this recipe.
  • Use 4-6 cups of frozen broccoli.

Can I use cream of chicken instead of mushroom?

  • If you or someone you are making this for does not like cream of mushroom soup and cream of chicken can be used instead.
  • You can also leave out the fresh mushrooms too if you do not like mushrooms at all.

More chicken recipes for your slow cooker:

white bowl with cheesy broccoli chicken in it

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cheesy broccoli chicken in slow cooker with wooden spoon in it.

Slow Cooker Cheesy Broccoli Chicken

4.10 from 11 votes
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours
Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 6
By: Sarah Olson
Chicken and broccoli in a creamy sauce and topped with cheese. Great served over rice.
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Equipment

Ingredients 
 

  • 1.5 lbs. boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. pepper
  • 1/4 tsp. onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp. garlic powder
  • 2 cups sliced mushrooms
  • 4-6 cups broccoli florets, (about 2 small heads, you can cut and use the stems too)
  • 1 small white onion, diced
  • 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese (divided) , This is an 8 ounce package
  • 21 oz. cream of mushroom soup, (two 10.5-oz. cans)

For serving:

  • steamed white rice

Instructions 

  • Add the diced chicken to the slow cooker. If you prefer not to dice your chicken you can leave them whole and shred them at the end of the cooking time.
  • Sprinkle the chicken with the salt, pepper, onion and garlic powder.
  • Add the mushrooms, onion and broccoli on top of the chicken.
  • Spread over the cream of mushroom soup.
  • Sprinkle over HALF of the cheese.
  • Place the lid on the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 6 hours or on HIGH for 4 hours.
  • Serve over rice with a sprinkle of cheese. ENJOY!

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Sarah’s Notes

Can I add uncooked rice to this?
  • Standard rice does not cook right in the slow cooker, the rice will end up gummy and chalky.
  • This dish is best served over rice that is made on the stove-top or rice-maker.
Can I use frozen broccoli instead of fresh?
  • Frozen broccoli works great in this recipe.
  • Use 4-6 cups of frozen broccoli.
Can I use cream of chicken soup instead of mushroom?
  • If you or someone you are making this for does not like cream of mushroom soup and cream of chicken can be used instead.
  • You can leave out the fresh mushrooms too if you do not like mushrooms at all.
Nutritional values do not include rice.

Nutrition

Calories: 378kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 117mg | Sodium: 1479mg | Potassium: 905mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 790IU | Vitamin C: 58mg | Calcium: 316mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutrition info is auto-generated. This information is an estimate; if you are on a special diet, please use your own calculations.

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58 Comments

  1. Cee says:

    1 star
    Made this today and after waiting 6 hours, was surprised at how it tasted. I read most of the positive reviews before deciding to make it. My experience was very different from what I read. Will never make this again.

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  2. Chrissy says:

    5 stars
    Main as per instructions, both my husband and I like this we will add it to our recipe rotation

    Reply
  3. Natasha C Weber says:

    Can I Add Potatoes In This Instead Of Rice..?

    Reply
    1. Sarah Olson says:

      I don’t see why not!

      Reply