Crockpot Chicken Broccoli and Rice

Crockpot Chicken Broccoli and Rice is a delicious and easy well-rounded meal for those busy week nights. Juicy chicken, tender rice, and flavorful broccoli topped with creamy sharp cheddar cheese. All ingredients are tossed into a crock pot for an easy family meal and quick clean up.

Crock pots can sure come in handy. Between work, the kids in school and extracurricular activities, it is sometimes so hard to prepare a homemade and healthy meal. This is where crock pots come to the rescue. Combine all ingredients into the crockpot. Set it and forget it. Hours later you’re presented with an aromatic and delicious homemade meal your family will enjoy. The added bonus- it is easy to clean up! Sometimes these easy week night dinners are a necessity.

Crockpot chicken broccoli and rice reminds me of growing up. My mom put so much effort and love into making her meals and this one reminds me of one of her tasty casseroles. With less prep, mess, clean up and time.

Broccoli is probably the one vegetable in my home that everyone loves, especially smothered in cheese. This mouthwatering meal is a hit every time. Served with dinner rolls and a side salad if you wish. This balanced, well rounded, hearty meal will result in full and happy tummy’s all around!

Preparing the Chicken

Dicing the chicken breast will help the chicken cook faster and cook thoroughly. Weather you choose big chunks, or small chunks, the option is yours. Place the raw chicken in the bottom of the crock pot, add the seasonings and cover with your liquid of choice. In this case, we are using the cream of chicken soup and water. Slow cooking chicken four to five hours on high or six to seven hours on low will guarantee a chicken that is cooked all the way through.

Fresh or Frozen

When it comes to crockpot cooking, defrosted meat is always best. If the chicken is frozen, defrost overnight in the fridge and prepare your meal before you head out for work in the morning.

However, frozen is not out of the question when it comes to vegetables. Veggies are frozen at the peak of their freshness. Once it is time to add your broccoli, fresh or frozen will work. Your choice. This meal is built on simplicity.

Cooking Rice in the Crockpot

It is perfectly okay to add uncooked rice to your crock pot meals. With the right about of liquid, the rice will cook to perfection. If your rice is still crunchy, that means your crockpot was not at a hot enough of a temperature to cook the rice in the short time it was added. On the other hand, if your rice is mushy, the crock was too hot. Adjust cook times if you need to.

Here is a helpful tip: Taste your meal prior to serving. You will know if the rice needs to be left in the liquid for a bit longer or if it is at the perfect amount of bite. Doing this will also help determine if you need to add more salt or seasoning to your one pot meal prior to serving.

Storing Crockpot Chicken Broccoli and Rice

Let the left overs of this tasty meal cool to room temperature either before or after placing it in an air tight container with the lid gently placed on top of. After cooling, secure the lid and place the container in the refrigerator where it can be stored for up to three days.

Of course, freezing the leftovers would preserve the remainder of this appetizing meal for longer. After letting it set out to reach room temperature, seal the lid and place it in the freezer. This meal will last for up to one month in its frozen form.

How To Reheat This Crock Pot Chicken Recipe

To thaw and reheat the chicken broccoli and rice, place the airtight container from the freezer into the refrigerator the night before you plan to serve it. Do not thaw on the counter as there is meat and dairy products in the ingredients. Scoop the yumminess out of the air tight container and into an oven safe dish. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 to 30 minutes or until it is heated all the way through.

If the rice looks a little dry, try adding a dash of milk to the mixture and stir. This is creating a new, creamy sauce. Sprinkle with some more sharp cheddar cheese and voilà! A delicious and home cooked meal all over again.

This crockpot chicken broccoli and rice is the epitome of comfort food. This meal combines a juicy chicken protein, creamy and perfectly cooked rice, crunchy bright and full of nutrients broccoli. Sprinkled with good ol’ fashioned and decadent sharp cheddar cheese.

Crock meals are a life saver for busy lifestyles. This is just another that you will be able to add to your family favorites. Serve with a side salad and dinner rolls and you’ll be the family favorite! You will not hear any complaints at dinner time when you are serving this enjoyable family meal.

Ingredients For Crockpot Chicken Broccoli and Rice

• Boneless skinless chicken breasts
• Onion
• Green bell pepper
• Garlic salt
• Slap Ya Mama®
• Pepper
• Paprika
• Cream of chicken soup or cream of mushroom soup
• Water
• White rice or brown rice, uncooked
• Fresh broccoli florets
• Sharp Cheddar cheese

How to Make Crockpot Chicken Broccoli and Rice

• Lightly spray crockpot with non-stick cooking spray.
• Toss in diced onions and green bell peppers.
• In a medium mixing bowl, add cubed chicken and seasoning. Mix well to evenly coat chicken.
• Add chicken to crockpot and cover with cream of chicken soup. Pour in water and mix.
• Cover and cook on high for 4 hours.
• Add rice and broccoli and cook on high until both are tender.
• Lastly, add cheese, stir to combine, and serve once the cheese has melted.

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