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Crockpot Cheddar Broccoli Chicken and Potatoes Recipe — featured

Crockpot Cheddar Broccoli Chicken and Potatoes Recipe

Enjoy this comforting dish of tender chicken, golden potatoes, and fresh broccoli, all enveloped in a rich, creamy cheddar cheese sauce. A perfect, easy meal for family dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Total Time 5 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 450 g boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 4 medium-sized potatoes
  • 300 g fresh broccoli florets
  • 120 g shredded cheddar cheese Use freshly shredded for better melting
  • 240 ml low-sodium chicken broth
Creamy Sauce Ingredients
  • 300 g cream of chicken soup
  • 113 g cream cheese
  • 120 ml heavy cream
Flavoring Ingredients
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 5 g Italian seasoning
  • 1.5 g paprika
  • 1.5 g black pepper
  • 1.5 g salt adjust to taste
  • 28 g butter for greasing Crockpot
Optional Ingredients
  • 60 g cooked crispy bacon crumbles optional
  • 8 g chopped fresh parsley optional

Equipment

  • Crockpot Essential for slow cooking chicken and melding flavors.
  • mixing bowl For whisking sauce components together.
  • Measuring cups and spoons For accurate ingredient measurement.
  • spatula Useful for gently stirring and serving.

Method
 

Zubereitung
  1. Wash, peel if desired, and dice the potatoes into evenly sized bite-sized chunks.
  2. Cut the chicken breasts into large, even pieces. Season with salt, black pepper, paprika, and Italian seasoning.
  3. Lightly grease the inside of a 5–6 quart Crockpot with butter or nonstick cooking spray.
  4. Place the diced potatoes in the bottom of the slow cooker.
  5. Arrange the seasoned chicken pieces over the potatoes.
  6. In a mixing bowl, combine the low-sodium chicken broth, cream of chicken soup, and minced garlic. Whisk until smooth.
  7. Pour the mixture evenly over the chicken and potatoes.
  8. Cover and cook on LOW for approximately 4–6 hours or HIGH for 2–3 hours.
  9. About 30–45 minutes before serving, add the fresh broccoli florets and gently stir them into the chicken and potatoes.
  10. Add the softened cream cheese, heavy cream, and shredded cheddar cheese. Stir gently.
  11. Cover and continue cooking on LOW until broccoli is tender and cheese melts, about 20–30 minutes.
  12. Stir gently one final time and add a splash of chicken broth if the sauce is too thick.
  13. Sprinkle with bacon crumbles and parsley if desired.
  14. Serve warm directly from the Crockpot and enjoy!

Notes

Consider serving with garlic bread or a fresh salad to complement the meal.