Out here in the country, there are days when the slow cooker feels like an old, trusted friend. This 6-Ingredient Slow Cooker Cheesy Chicken & Broccoli reminds me of the kind of casseroles that showed up at every church potluck and harvest supper when I was a girl, only this version practically cooks itself while you go about your day. It has all the comforts of classic Midwestern cooking—tender chicken, cozy cheese sauce, and plenty of broccoli—without a lot of fuss or fancy ingredients. It’s the kind of dish you put on in the morning before heading out to run errands or tend the garden, and by suppertime the house smells like you’ve been cooking all day. Folks make this when they want something hearty and familiar on the table, the kind of meal that brings everyone in from the cold and keeps them lingering just a little longer after the plates are clean.
This cheesy chicken and broccoli is right at home spooned over a bed of fluffy white rice, buttered egg noodles, or even mashed potatoes if you really want to lean into that stick-to-your-ribs comfort. A simple green salad or a bowl of sliced fresh tomatoes with a sprinkle of salt helps balance the richness. Around here, we rarely serve a cheesy dish without some kind of bread—warm dinner rolls, buttermilk biscuits, or even a slice of toasted farmhouse bread to mop up the sauce. If you like, add a side of applesauce or cottage cheese, just like the old supper plates from the church basement days.
6-Ingredient Slow Cooker Cheesy Chicken & Broccoli
Ingredients
2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 4–5 medium pieces)
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 cups broccoli florets (fresh or frozen)
1 (10.5-ounce) can cream of chicken soup
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
Directions
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