Description
This Crockpot Cheesy Chicken and Broccoli recipe offers a comforting and easy weeknight meal with tender chicken, vibrant broccoli, and a rich, cheesy sauce. It’s perfect for busy families and requires minimal effort thanks to the slow cooker.
Ingredients
Scale
- 600g (1 ½ lb) Chicken Thighs, cubed, with paprika
- 300g (10 oz) Broccoli Florets, fresh
- 250ml (1 cup) Chicken Broth
- 240ml (1 cup) Heavy Cream
- 150g (5 oz) Cheddar Cheese, grated
- 30g (2 Tbsp) Unsalted Butter
- 30g (¼ cup) All-Purpose Flour
- 1 Medium Onion, diced
- 2 Cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 tsp (5 ml) Dijon Mustard
- ½ tsp (2.5 ml) Black Pepper
- ½ tsp (2.5 ml) Sea Salt
- ¼ tsp (1 ml) Nutmeg
- 1 Tbsp (15 ml) Lemon Juice
- 1 Tbsp (15 ml) Olive Oil
- 2 Tbsp (15g) Sliced Almonds, toasted
- Fresh Parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Season Chicken: Combine chicken with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Sear Chicken: Brown chicken in olive oil in batches.
- Sauté Aromatics: Sauté onion and garlic in butter.
- Create Roux: Stir in flour to form a roux.
- Build Sauce: Whisk in broth and cream, simmer until thickened.
- Flavor Infusion: Stir in mustard, nutmeg, and lemon juice.
- Combine & Crockpot: Add sauce, broccoli, and chicken to crockpot.
- Slow Cook: Cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Cheesy Finale: Add cheddar cheese and stir until melted.
Notes
Searing the chicken adds depth of flavor. Adjust broccoli cooking time to prevent mushiness. Experiment with different cheese varieties.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 3-7 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg
Keywords: crockpot,chicken,broccoli,cheesy,easy,dinner,comfort food,slow cooker