Crock Pot Cheesy Chicken: 10 Comforting Recipes to Try
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Crock-Pot Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Soup is a creamy and cheesy dish packed with flavor.
- Author: Lisa
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 32 minutes
- Total Time: 47 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cups broccoli florets (fresh or frozen)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Optional: chopped parsley for garnish
- Place the boneless, skinless chicken breasts at the bottom of the Crock-Pot.
- Add the diced onion, minced garlic, and broccoli florets over the chicken.
- Pour in the chicken broth, ensuring all ingredients are submerged.
- Sprinkle in the salt, black pepper, paprika, and garlic powder, mixing gently to distribute the seasonings.
- Cover the Crock-Pot and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
- Once cooked, remove the chicken breasts and shred them using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the pot.
- Pour in the heavy cream and stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted and well combined.
- Allow the soup to simmer for an additional 30 minutes on low to thicken.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, adding more salt or pepper as desired.
- Ladle the soup into bowls, and garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
Notes
- This soup is great for meal prep.
- It freezes well for future meals.
- Feel free to add other vegetables if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg