Easy Cheesy Broccoli Chicken and Rice Crockpot Dinner

Easy cheesy broccoli chicken and rice crockpot dinner is a comforting, creamy meal that’s ready in just 15 minutes of prep. After making this many times, I’ve discovered the trick to keeping it from drying out. The result is a cozy, family-friendly dinner that’s better than takeout. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Easy Balsamic Roasted Garlic Mushrooms Recipe and Easy Slow Cooker Beef and Cheddar Sandwiches Recipe.

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.

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 2 cups broccoli florets
• 1 cup uncooked long grain white rice
• 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
• 1 cup milk
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Garlic powder
• Salt and pepper
• Optional: Additional shredded cheese, for serving

How to Make Easy Cheesy Broccoli Chicken and Rice Crockpot Dinner

1. Step 1: Place chicken breasts in the bottom of the crockpot. Top with broccoli florets and uncooked rice.
2. Step 2: In a medium bowl, mix together cream of chicken soup, milk, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Pour over rice and chicken.
3. Step 3: Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until chicken is cooked through and rice is tender.
4. Step 4: Stir in shredded cheese until melted. Serve hot, topped with additional cheese if desired.

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 in the fridge for up to 4 days. Make-ahead tip: This recipe can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 24 hours before cooking.

Freezing Easy Cheesy Broccoli Chicken and Rice Crockpot Dinner

Freeze individual portions for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating.

How to Reheat Without Drying It Out

Oven: Reheat in the oven at 350°F for 15-20 minutes, until heated through. Microwave: Reheat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes, until heated through. Stir halfway through.

Recipe Notes

• Chef tip: For extra flavor, brown the chicken breasts in a pan before adding them to the crockpot.
• Best substitution: Cream of mushroom soup can be substituted for cream of chicken soup.
• Make-ahead: Prepare the ingredients and place them in the crockpot the night before. Store in the fridge until ready to cook.
• Scaling: This recipe can be doubled or halved to serve more or fewer people.
• Troubleshooting: If the sauce is too thick, thin it out with a little bit of milk or chicken broth.

Easy Cheesy Broccoli Chicken and Rice Crockpot Dinner

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Prep

15 mins

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Cook

6-8 hrs (low) or 3-4 hrs (high)

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Total

6-8 hrs (low) or 3-4 hrs (high)

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Serves

6 servings

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Diet

Gluten-free

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 2 cups broccoli florets
• 1 cup uncooked long grain white rice
• 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
• 1 cup milk
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Seasonings

• Garlic powder
• Salt and pepper

Optional Toppings

• Additional shredded cheese, for serving

Instructions

1. Step 1: Place chicken breasts in the bottom of the crockpot. Top with broccoli florets and uncooked rice.
2. Step 2: In a medium bowl, mix together cream of chicken soup, milk, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Pour over rice and chicken.
3. Step 3: Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until chicken is cooked through and rice is tender.
4. Step 4: Stir in shredded cheese until melted. Serve hot, topped with additional cheese if desired.

Notes

• Chef tip: For extra flavor, brown the chicken breasts in a pan before adding them to the crockpot.
• Best substitution: Cream of mushroom soup can be substituted for cream of chicken soup.
• Make-ahead: Prepare the ingredients and place them in the crockpot the night before. Store in the fridge until ready to cook.
• Scaling: This recipe can be doubled or halved to serve more or fewer people.
• Troubleshooting: If the sauce is too thick, thin it out with a little bit of milk or chicken broth.

Storage

• Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
• Freezer: Freeze individual portions for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating.
• Oven reheat: Reheat in the oven at 350°F for 15-20 minutes, until heated through.
• Microwave reheat: Reheat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes, until heated through. Stir halfway through.
• Make ahead: This recipe can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 24 hours before cooking.

Nutrition Per Serving

• Calories: 420
• Protein: 30g
• Fat: 15g
• Carbs: 38g
• Fiber: 2g
• Sugar: 3g
• Sodium: 800mg
• Cholesterol: 85mg
• 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

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!