Slow cooker creamy chicken with broccoli and cheddar | Nordmad
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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

servings

  • Chicken and vegetables

    • 750 g chicken breasts
    • 1 stk broccoli florets
    • 1 stk onion, finely chopped
    • 2 fed garlic

  • Creamy sauce

    • 2 dl chicken stock
    • 2 dl heavy cream
    • 150 g cream cheese
    • 200 g shredded cheddar
    • 1 tsk paprika
    • 1 tsk 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
    Low heat
  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
    Low heat
  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
    Low heat

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Details

Nutrition

Calories

650kcal

Protein

55g

Fat

42g

Carbs

12g

Serving Size

450g

Serving

Suggestions

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

Drink Pairings

  • • Alkoholfrei: Water.

Side Pairings

  • • Rice.

Dessert Pairings

  • • A light dessert.

Storage

Fresh

  • • Duration: 3 days
  • • Temperature: 5°C

Frozen

  • • Duration: 2 months
  • • Temperature: -18°C

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