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Slow cooker creamy chicken with broccoli and cheddar | Nordmad

Creamy slow cooker chicken with broccoli and cheddar. Mild, rich, and ideal for a weeknight dinner—ready in 3½–4 hours on LOW.

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255 min total
4 servings
Very Easy

Ingredients

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  • Chicken and vegetables

    • 1.7 lb chicken breasts
    • 1 stk broccoli florets
    • 1 stk onion, finely chopped
    • 2 fed garlic

  • Creamy sauce

    • about 0.8 cup chicken stock
    • about 0.8 cup heavy cream
    • 5.3 oz cream cheese
    • 7.1 oz shredded cheddar
    • 1 tsp paprika
    • 1 tsp salt
    • 1 knsp black pepper

Instructions

  1. 1

    Start cooking

    1. Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
    2. Add onion and garlic, then pour over the stock.
    5 min
  2. 2

    First cook

    1. Cook for 3 hours on LOW.
    180 min
  3. 3

    Make it creamy

    1. Stir in the cream cheese and heavy cream.
    2. Add the broccoli and season with paprika, salt, and pepper.
    3. Cook for another 30–45 minutes on LOW.
    45 min
  4. 4

    Finish with cheddar

    1. Stir in the cheddar at the end so it melts into the sauce.
    2. Serve the chicken whole or in large pieces.
    10 min

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Details

Nutrition

Calories

650kcal

Protein

55g

Fat

42g

Carbs

12g

Serving Size

450g

Dietary

Allergens

Mælk

Serving

Suggestions

  • • Serve with rice or pasta and, if you like, crisp bacon.

Side Pairings

  • • Rice.

Dessert Pairings

  • • A light dessert.

Storage

Fresh

  • • Duration: 3 days
  • • Temperature: 5°C
  • • Method: Store in an airtight container in the fridge.

Frozen

  • • Duration: 2 months
  • • Temperature: -18°C
  • • Method: Can be frozen, but the broccoli may turn soft when thawed.

Reheating

  • • Pot: Reheat over low heat and add a little cream or stock if needed.

Tips

Preparation

  • • Cut the broccoli into small florets for even cooking.

Cooking

  • • Avoid overcooking chicken breast—keep to 3½–4 hours.

Serving

  • • Extra cheddar on top adds more impact.

Variations

Flavor

  • Add a little chili for extra heat.

Health

  • Use cooking cream and less cheddar for a lighter version.

Method

  • Serve over rice, pasta, or potatoes.

Toppings

  • Crisp fried bacon on top.

Author

C

Camilla

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Author

C

Camilla