Easy Cheesy Broccoli Chicken and Rice Crockpot Dinner
Easy Cheesy Broccoli Chicken and Rice Crockpot Dinner is the ultimate comfort food, ready in just 4 hours. After making this many times, I’ve discovered the trick to keeping it from drying out. The creamy, cheesy sauce with tender chicken and broccoli will make your kitchen cozy and inviting. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Easy Korean Gochujang Butter Salmon Rice Bowl Recipe and Easy Rosemary Dijon Chicken Breast Recipe for Dinner.
Why This Easy Cheesy Broccoli Chicken and Rice Crockpot Dinner Is Pure Comfort
- Easy to prep and cook in the crockpot
- Creamy, cheesy sauce that's irresistible
- Packed with protein for a satisfying meal
- Perfect for busy weeknights and meal prepping
What You'll Need for Easy Cheesy Broccoli Chicken and Rice Crockpot Dinner
Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.
- Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Broccoli florets
- Long grain white rice
- Cream of chicken soup
- Milk
- Shredded cheddar cheese
- Onion soup mix
- Garlic powder
- Salt
- Pepper
- Onion soup mix
- Garlic powder
- Salt
- Pepper
- Optional: Fresh parsley, chopped
📝 Ingredient Notes
- Chicken breasts: You can also use boneless, skinless chicken thighs.
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How to Make Easy Cheesy Broccoli Chicken and Rice Crockpot Dinner
- Step 1: Place chicken breasts in the bottom of the crockpot. Top with broccoli florets.
- Step 2: In a bowl, mix rice, cream of chicken soup, milk, onion soup mix, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Pour over chicken and broccoli.
- Step 3: Cover and cook on low for 4 hours. Stir in cheese until melted before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley.
Cook's Tips for Perfect Easy Cheesy Broccoli Chicken and Rice Crockpot Dinner
- Common mistake and fix: Don't overcook the chicken. It can become dry. Cook on low for 4 hours max.
- Pro tip: For a thicker sauce, mix 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of water and stir it in before serving.
- Pro tip: To make it spicy, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or a diced jalapeño to the crockpot.
Storing & Reheating Easy Cheesy Broccoli Chicken and Rice Crockpot Dinner
Short-Term Storage
Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Make-ahead tip: You can prep all the ingredients the night before and store them in the fridge until ready to cook.
Freezing Easy Cheesy Broccoli Chicken and Rice Crockpot Dinner
Freeze individual portions for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
How to Reheat Without Drying It Out
Oven: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for 15-20 minutes. Microwave: Reheat in the microwave for 2-3 minutes, stirring halfway through.
Recipe Notes
- Chef tip: For a one-pot meal, you can cook the rice directly in the crockpot. Just increase the milk to 2 cups and add 1 cup of water.
- Best substitution: Instead of cream of chicken soup, you can use a homemade cream sauce made with butter, flour, and chicken broth.
- Make-ahead: You can assemble the crockpot dinner the night before and refrigerate it overnight. Cook as directed the next day.
- Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or halved to serve more or fewer people.
- Troubleshooting: If the sauce is too thin, mix 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of water and stir it in before serving.
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Easy Cheesy Broccoli Chicken and Rice Crockpot Dinner
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Broccoli florets
- Long grain white rice
- Cream of chicken soup
- Milk
- Shredded cheddar cheese
- Onion soup mix
- Garlic powder
- Salt
- Pepper
Seasonings
- Onion soup mix
- Garlic powder
- Salt
- Pepper
Optional Toppings
- Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Step 1: Place chicken breasts in the bottom of the crockpot. Top with broccoli florets.
- Step 2: In a bowl, mix rice, cream of chicken soup, milk, onion soup mix, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Pour over chicken and broccoli.
- Step 3: Cover and cook on low for 4 hours. Stir in cheese until melted before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
- Chef tip: For a one-pot meal, you can cook the rice directly in the crockpot. Just increase the milk to 2 cups and add 1 cup of water.
- Best substitution: Instead of cream of chicken soup, you can use a homemade cream sauce made with butter, flour, and chicken broth.
- Make-ahead: You can assemble the crockpot dinner the night before and refrigerate it overnight. Cook as directed the next day.
- Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or halved to serve more or fewer people.
- Troubleshooting: If the sauce is too thin, mix 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of water and stir it in before serving.
Storage
- Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- Freezer: Freeze individual portions for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
- Oven reheat: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for 15-20 minutes.
- Microwave reheat: Reheat in the microwave for 2-3 minutes, stirring halfway through.
- Make ahead: You can prep all the ingredients the night before and store them in the fridge until ready to cook.
Nutrition Per Serving
- Calories: 490
- Protein: 38g
- Fat: 15g
- Carbs: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Cholesterol: 95mg
- Sat. Fat: 8g
Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.
Easy Cheesy Broccoli Chicken and Rice Crockpot Dinner FAQs
Yes, you can assemble the ingredients the night before and refrigerate it overnight. Cook as directed the next day.
Overcooking is the most common reason for dry chicken. Make sure not to cook it for more than 4 hours on low.
Yes, you can! Cook on high pressure for 10 minutes, followed by a 10-minute natural release.
Yes, it is. Just make sure to use gluten-free onion soup mix and check the labels of your other ingredients.
Yes, you can. Just make sure to thaw it before adding it to the crockpot.
A Warm Final Note
I can’t wait for you to try Easy Cheesy Broccoli Chicken and Rice Crockpot Dinner and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!
