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Slow Cooker Cheesy Broccoli Chicken

by Sarah Olson on March 29, 2021 | Updated June 19, 2022 42 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.

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

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.
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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 Chicken Marsala
  • 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

4.88 from 48 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
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 Information:

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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    Comments

    1. Bonnie Shea says

      March 20, 2023 at 7:52 am

      I had a question; do you recommend a brand of slow cooker? Which one do you use? Mine is starting to cook very unevenly. Thank you!

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        March 20, 2023 at 10:25 am

        I like the crockpot brand!

        Reply
    2. Vickir says

      February 21, 2023 at 5:19 pm

      It lacked something. I would say more Salt but I don’t know. It needs something. Pretty bland. I’ll add sour cream to the left overs tomorrow. And more cheese. It was watery and not cheesy. I think the frozen broccoli is part of the problem. Any suggestions are welcome.

      Reply
    3. Tonya says

      December 17, 2022 at 8:57 pm

      Can I serve with potatoes instead of pasta or rice?

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        December 18, 2022 at 8:25 am

        Yes, mashed potatoes would be great with this recipe.

        Reply
    4. Marcia Greenman says

      December 8, 2022 at 1:34 pm

      Can I serve it on pasta?

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        December 8, 2022 at 1:40 pm

        Yes, pasta works great.

        Reply
    5. Scott says

      December 4, 2022 at 5:45 am

      I think the sour cream is a great idea I’m going to use it also

      Reply
    6. Anonymous says

      October 28, 2022 at 8:57 am

      Can you freeze the leftovers?

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        October 28, 2022 at 12:53 pm

        I don’t see why not!

        Reply
    7. Anonymous says

      August 31, 2022 at 2:27 pm

      When do you put in the rest of the cheese?

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        August 31, 2022 at 4:48 pm

        You add cheese on top of each serving.

        Reply
    8. Anonymous says

      August 14, 2022 at 3:06 pm

      2 stars
      If I am using frozen broccoli should I defrost it first?

      Than you

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        August 14, 2022 at 4:46 pm

        No, it will thaw quickly in the slow cooker.

        Reply
    9. Liz Sprang says

      August 2, 2022 at 3:46 pm

      I just made this today. Cooked on low for six hours and it’s really watery underneath everything. I don’t know why.

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        August 2, 2022 at 5:21 pm

        Did you use thawed chicken?

        Reply
    10. Lindsey says

      April 2, 2022 at 11:28 am

      I added a heaping spoonful of sour cream. Can’t wait to see how that turns out!

      Reply
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