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Spring has SPRUNG in Wisconsin! Oh, I am so happy! Today we're supposed to get to 60 degrees - 60 degrees! That's big, friends. That means the neighborhood will be buzzing at the end of the day. Everyone will be outside cleaning up the debris left behind from the harsh winter, taking their dogs for walks, dusting off kids' bicycles that have been hanging in the garage all winter and firing up their grills again. . .because they're no longer snow-covered.
I knew there would be some jealousy from the crock pot, so I planned a delicious dinner made just for. . .it. The Crock Pot Chicken and Broccoli recipe I'm sharing today is SO good. It's creamy, cheesy and even better heated up the next day. Bonus!
I love serving this over linguine noodles, but if you prefer rice, that would work, too! The chicken breasts just fall apart when cooked in the slow cooker. I love that - because why dirty knives if you don't have to? This is a knife-free dish. Fork only.
Just twirl your fork right in the middle of that deliciousness, lift and insert into your mouth. It's that easy. Did I mention that this dish comes together almost as easily as that, too? You put the chicken in the crock pot with a soup mixture, walk away for a couple hours, shred the chicken, add some additional ingredients and it's ready to go.
Just place the crock pot on the warm setting if you're not quite ready to eat right away - or eat and then spoon the leftovers into microwaveable containers for tomorrow. I will miss the crock pot a bit. Do I use it in the summer? Of course, but just between you and me {it's okay, the crock pot can't hear me}, the grill will be getting a bit more love now that we can access it without snowsuits.
Hey, neither of these appliances should be complaining, because they take their turns. Each of them has a place in our family - a time and a place. Make your slow cooker "feel needed" one last time and make this delicious dish before you start grilling burgers and eating more than your fair share of corn on the cob. It's such a great comfort food recipe - just do it. For you. . .and for your slow cooker.
Crock Pot Chicken & Broccoli
Ingredients
- 3-4 chicken breasts (thawed)
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
- 1 can broccoli cheese soup
- 14.5 ounce chicken broth
- 5 cups broccoli florets (steamed or cooked)
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Garlic powder (to taste)
- Salt (to taste)
Instructions
- Season the uncooked chicken breasts with garlic powder and salt, to taste.
- Place the chicken breasts into the crock pot.
- Whisk together the soups and the chicken broth in a bowl.
- Pour the soup mixture over the chicken breasts.
- Place the lid on the crock pot and cook on low for 5-6 hours or high for 2-3 hours.
- When the chicken is cooked, shred the meat and then stir in the sour cream and broccoli.
- Stir in the shredded cheese immediately before serving.
- Serve over cooked linguine noodles or rice.
Notes
- Chicken Seasoning: Season the chicken breasts with garlic powder and salt before placing them in the crock pot. This adds flavor to the chicken and enhances the overall taste of the dish. You can also add other seasonings like onion powder, paprika, or Italian seasoning for additional flavor depth.
- Soup Mixture Consistency: Whisk together the cream of chicken soup, broccoli cheese soup, and chicken broth until well combined before pouring it over the chicken in the crock pot. This ensures that the soups are evenly distributed and creates a creamy sauce for the chicken and broccoli. Adjust the consistency of the sauce by adding more or less chicken broth based on personal preference.
- Adding Broccoli and Cheese: Stir in the cooked broccoli florets and sour cream into the crock pot once the chicken is cooked and shredded. This allows the broccoli to absorb the flavors of the sauce while maintaining its texture. Add the shredded cheddar cheese right before serving to melt it into the dish, creating a deliciously cheesy topping. Serve the chicken and broccoli mixture over cooked linguine noodles or rice for a complete and satisfying meal.
Krisha
Hi there! How would we make this in an instant pot? 🙂
Sara
Unfortunately I don't have an instant pot so I'm not sure!
Kimberly
Great recipe I can't wait to try it. Can I dump frozen broccoli into the crockpot with the chicken mixture
Sara
Yes, frozen broccoli should work fine!
Bonnie
Do you add the frozen broccoli with the chicken that cooks or after th chicken cooks and you shred it?
Sara
Check out step 6 in the recipe. When the chicken is cooked, shred the meat and then stir in the sour cream and broccoli. Good luck!
Jacqui
This sounds amazing!
Jacqui
Thank you for linking up to Party Time and we hope to see you again next week!
Karly
This is my kind of comfort food! Thanks for linking up with What's Cookin' Wednesday!
Denise at BeBetsy
Love love love chicken and broccoli everything. You have just reminded me that I need to revisit that yummy combination. Coming by from Three Kids and a Fish Making Memories party. Come by to see us if you get a chance, we have an amazing and delicious Avocado Pie you will not believe.
Best wishes!! ~ denise
Sara
I love the flavor combo as well, Denise! Thanks so much for stopping by. I'm swinging by now!
Lisa Ehrman
What a yummy looking dish! Pinning so I can make this for my family 🙂