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Irresistible Crockpot Creamy Broccoli Cheddar Chicken Delight

Irresistible Crockpot Creamy Broccoli Cheddar Chicken Delight Tonight

This Irresistible Crockpot Creamy Broccoli Cheddar Chicken Delight is a cozy family-friendly meal perfect for chilly evenings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 pounds Chicken Breasts Substitute with chicken thighs for a juicier option.
For the Creamy Sauce
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese Make sure it's softened for easy mixing.
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Adds richness for that decadent sauce everyone loves.
  • 2 cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese Feel free to swap for mozzarella or Gouda.
  • 4 cloves Garlic Minced; using fresh will give you the best taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder Real onions can be used for stronger taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika Optional for a little heat.
For the Vegetables
  • 4 cups Broccoli Florets Use fresh broccoli and add later in the cooking process.
Seasonings
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper Essential for flavor enhancement.
For Cooking
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil Can be swapped with butter or omitted.

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Prepare the Slow Cooker: Start by greasing the slow cooker with olive oil.
  2. Add the Chicken: Place the chicken breasts at the bottom of the crockpot.
  3. Mix the Creamy Sauce: In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, heavy cream, minced garlic, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth and creamy.
  4. Pour Over Chicken: Gently pour the creamy mixture over the chicken, ensuring it's well-coated.
  5. Cook: Set your slow cooker to low for 4-6 hours or high for 2-3 hours, until the chicken is tender.
  6. Add Broccoli: In the last 30 minutes of cooking, add the fresh broccoli florets, stirring them gently into the sauce.
  7. Serve: Just before serving, gently stir everything to combine the flavors.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 33gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 19gCholesterol: 128mgSodium: 750mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 90mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Serve over rice or mashed potatoes for a complete meal.

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