Easy Cheesy Broccoli Chicken and Rice Crockpot Dinner

Easy, comforting Crockpot Chicken and Rice with broccoli and cheese. After making this many times, I’ve perfected the creamy texture and rich flavor. The trick I discovered is cooking the rice separately to prevent it from getting mushy. This cozy dinner is better than takeout and perfect for busy weeknights. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Crispy Chicken Bacon Ranch Wrap Recipe for Easy Dinner and Easy No-Bake Chocolate Mousse Dessert with Berries.

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
• Salt
• Pepper
• Garlic powder
• Onion powder
• Paprika
• Optional: Chopped fresh parsley
• Optional: Crushed red pepper flakes

How to Make Easy Cheesy Broccoli Chicken and Rice Crockpot Dinner

1. Step 1: Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika. Place in the bottom of your crockpot.
2. Step 2: Add broccoli florets to the crockpot.
3. Step 3: In a medium bowl, mix together cream of chicken soup, milk, and uncooked rice. Pour over chicken and broccoli.
4. Step 4: 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.
5. Step 5: Stir in shredded cheddar cheese until melted and creamy. Serve hot, topped with chopped fresh parsley and crushed red pepper flakes 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: You can prepare this dish up to 24 hours ahead. Store 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 (175°C) for 15-20 minutes, until heated through. Microwave: Reheat in the microwave for 2-3 minutes, until heated through. Stir halfway through.

Recipe Notes

• Chef tip: For a healthier version, use Greek yogurt instead of milk and add some chicken broth to thin out the sauce.
• Best substitution: You can substitute the cream of chicken soup with a homemade cream sauce made from butter, flour, and chicken broth.
• Make-ahead: This recipe is perfect for meal prepping. Cook the chicken and rice separately, then combine and reheat when ready to serve.
• Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or halved to serve more or fewer people.
• Troubleshooting: If your sauce is too thin, mix a tablespoon of cornstarch with a tablespoon of water and stir it into the crockpot. Cook for an additional 15-20 minutes, until the sauce thickens.

Easy Cheesy Broccoli Chicken and Rice Crockpot Dinner

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Prep

15 mins

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Cook

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

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Total

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

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Serves

6 servings

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Diet

Gluten-free

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

• Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• Broccoli florets
• Long grain white rice
• Cream of chicken soup
• Milk
• Shredded cheddar cheese

Seasonings

• Salt
• Pepper
• Garlic powder
• Onion powder
• Paprika

Optional Toppings

• Chopped fresh parsley
• Crushed red pepper flakes

Instructions

1. Step 1: Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika. Place in the bottom of your crockpot.
2. Step 2: Add broccoli florets to the crockpot.
3. Step 3: In a medium bowl, mix together cream of chicken soup, milk, and uncooked rice. Pour over chicken and broccoli.
4. Step 4: 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.
5. Step 5: Stir in shredded cheddar cheese until melted and creamy. Serve hot, topped with chopped fresh parsley and crushed red pepper flakes if desired.

Notes

• Chef tip: For a healthier version, use Greek yogurt instead of milk and add some chicken broth to thin out the sauce.
• Best substitution: You can substitute the cream of chicken soup with a homemade cream sauce made from butter, flour, and chicken broth.
• Make-ahead: This recipe is perfect for meal prepping. Cook the chicken and rice separately, then combine and reheat when ready to serve.
• Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or halved to serve more or fewer people.
• Troubleshooting: If your sauce is too thin, mix a tablespoon of cornstarch with a tablespoon of water and stir it into the crockpot. Cook for an additional 15-20 minutes, until the sauce thickens.

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 overnight in the fridge before reheating.
• Oven reheat: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 15-20 minutes, until heated through.
• Microwave reheat: Reheat in the microwave for 2-3 minutes, until heated through. Stir halfway through.
• Make ahead: You can prepare this dish up to 24 hours ahead. Store in the fridge until ready to cook.

Nutrition Per Serving

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 35g
• Fat: 15g
• Carbs: 35g
• Fiber: 2g
• Sugar: 4g
• Sodium: 750mg
• Cholesterol: 95mg
• Sat. Fat: 8g

Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.

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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!