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Slow Cooker Cheesy Broccoli Chicken

by Sarah Olson on March 29, 2021 | Updated April 7, 2021 7 Comments

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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.

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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).
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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:

  • Slow Cooker Lemon Chicken
  • Slow Cooker Crack Chicken
  • Slow Cooker Barbecue Chicken and Ranch Potatoes
  • Slow Cooker Chicken Pot Pie
  • Slow Cooker Tuscan Chicken with Buttery Yukon Gold Potatoes
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Slow Cooker Cheesy Broccoli Chicken

4.5 from 6 votes
Chicken and broccoli in a creamy sauce and topped with cheese. Great served over rice.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cheesy broccoli chicken
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours
Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 378kcal
Author: Sarah Olson

Equipment Needed:

  • Slow Cooker Size: 4 quart or larger

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
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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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Recipe 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
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    Comments

    1. Anonymous says

      April 20, 2021 at 3:30 pm

      can you use frozen broccoli

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        April 20, 2021 at 4:22 pm

        Yes, that works fine.

        Reply
    2. Eva says

      April 15, 2021 at 9:52 pm

      2 stars
      I made this recipe as written. I LOVE mushrooms, but I did not care for this dish. My husband said he liked it. Therefore, I might try it again minus the fresh mushrooms and substitute cream of chicken soup for the cream of mushroom?

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        April 16, 2021 at 11:52 am

        Yes, that will work great.

        Reply
    3. Mandy says

      April 4, 2021 at 4:53 am

      Can this be frozen

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        April 4, 2021 at 7:35 am

        I don’t see why not!

        Reply
    4. Joyce Getz says

      April 2, 2021 at 3:09 pm

      5 stars
      I tried this, but, I used one can of cream of mushroom soup and one can of cream of chicken soup. It was delicious. If you are diabetic (like me) you can skip the carbs in the rice and just eat as is. Still delicious! Thanks,

      Reply

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