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Creamy Cheesy Chicken and Broccoli Rice Delight is a comforting and wholesome dish that epitomizes home-cooked goodness. This recipe masterfully combines tender chicken, vibrant broccoli, and fluffy rice in a luscious cheesy sauce, making it the perfect meal for family dinners or cozy evenings at home. It's not just about the taste, but also the aroma that fills your kitchen, promising a satisfying and hearty meal that everyone will love.
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Creamy Cheesy Chicken and Broccoli Rice Delight

This creamy and cheesy dish combines tender chicken, broccoli, and rice, all cooked together in a crockpot for a convenient meal. It's a comforting and flavorful option for busy weeknights.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword broccoli, cheesy, chicken, comfort food, crockpot, easy, rice
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 7 hours 15 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 450kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 cups broccoli florets
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 can cream of chicken soup
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  • Place the chicken breasts in the crockpot and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  • Pour the uncooked rice over the chicken and layer the broccoli florets on top.
  • In a bowl, whisk together the chicken broth and cream of chicken soup, then pour over the layers in the crockpot.
  • Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours until the chicken is cooked and rice is tender.
  • Remove the chicken, shred it, and return it to the pot, mixing with other ingredients.
  • Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese and Parmesan cheese until melted.
  • Serve hot, garnished with extra cheese or fresh broccoli florets.

Notes

For added richness, consider incorporating grated Parmesan cheese.