Crock Pot Cheesy Chicken and Broccoli Delight

Ingredients

- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 medium white onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Prepare the Ingredients:
- Chop the white onion and mince the garlic cloves.
- Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and season them with salt and pepper.
- Wash the broccoli florets and set them aside.

2. Sauté the Aromatics:
- In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic, sautéing until the onion becomes translucent, about 3-4 minutes
- Transfer the sautéed onion and garlic to the crock pot.

3. Brown the Chicken:
- In the same skillet, melt the butter. Add the chicken pieces and cook them until they are lightly browned on all sides, approximately 5-7 minutes. Do not cook thoroughly.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and place it in the crock pot.

4. Create the Cheese Sauce:
- Utilizing the residual drippings in the skillet, sprinkle the flour and whisk continuously for about 1 minute to create a roux.
- Gradually whisk in the chicken broth and milk until the mixture is smooth and without lumps.
- Stir in the cheddar cheese, dried thyme, and dried oregano. Continue to stir until the cheese melts and the sauce thickens, around 3-4 minutes.

5. Assemble the Crock Pot:
- Pour the cheese sauce over the chicken and onion mixture in the crock pot.
- Add the broccoli florets on top. Stir gently to ensure the sauce coats all ingredients.

6. Slow Cook the Dish:
- Cover the crock pot and set it to low. Allow the dish to cook for approximately 4-5 hours until the chicken is tender and fully cooked, and the broccoli is soft but not mushy.

7. Serve:
- Once cooking is complete, stir the mixture well to blend the flavors.
- Serve hot, garnished with additional shredded cheddar if desired.

Preparation Time

PT20M
20 minutes

Cooking Time

PT5H
5 hours

Total Time

PT5H20M
5 hours and 20 minutes

Type of Dish

Dinner

Keywords

Crock Pot, Chicken, Broccoli, Cheddar Cheese, Dinner, Slow Cook, Comfort Food, Easy Recipe, Family Meal, Homemade

Recipe Yield

Feeds 4 adults

Calories

1440 calories (entire dish)

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