Crock Pot Chicken Broccoli and Rice Casserole is a one pot meal everyone will love. Tender chicken, cheesy sauce, broccoli and fluffy rice cook together for an effortless weeknight meal!
It is so nice coming home and being able to enjoy a nice dinner with your family. The creamy rice, tender chicken and flavorful broccoli all make the best meal. Plus, this one pot dish means less clean up.
Crock Pot Chicken Recipes saves me so much time and money. Prep time is minimal and the results is a delicious comfort food that everyone loves. If you loved our Crock Pot Chicken and Rice Recipe or Instant Pot Chicken and Rice Recipe then you are going love this slow cooker casserole recipe. You may even like this Crock Pot Chicken and Broccoli and Chicken Broccoli Pasta.
Why You’ll Love Crock Pot Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole
This chicken broccoli rice crockpot recipe is loaded with flavor and made with simple ingredients. Busy weeknight call for an easy dump-and-go comfort food that everyone will love.
The uncooked rice, chicken, broccoli and shredded cheese cooks together in the slow cooker, turning into a delicious casserole with almost zero hands-on time. The combination of the ingredients makes this chicken and rice taste amazing.
Ingredients
- Chicken Breasts – Diced into bite size pieces
- Long Grain White Rice – Uncooked; the creamy sauce will cook the rice
- Garlic Powder – If you are out, see The Best Garlic Powder Substitute
- Onion Powder – See Best Onion Powder Substitutes if you are out
- Cream of Chicken Soup – Use canned soup or make Homemade Cream of Chicken Soup
- Cream of Mushroom Soup – Try our Homemade Cream of Mushroom Soup Recipe
- Chicken Broth – See Chicken broth substitutes
- Broccoli – We used Fresh broccoli
- Cheddar Cheese – For best results, use freshly shredded cheese
- Salt and Black Pepper – Simple spice
How to Make Slow Cooker Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole
Step 1 – Place the cubed chicken and rice in a crockpot
Step 2 – Add the condensed soups, chicken broth, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine everything.
Step 3 – Cover and cook on LOW for 3 ½ – 4 hours. Stir in the broccoli florets and continue cooking for another hour or until the broccoli is tender and the chicken and rice are fully cooked.
Step 4 – Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top, cover again, and let it sit for about 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted. Serve hot and enjoy!
Crock Pot Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole
Ingredients
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cubed)
- 2 cups uncooked long grain white rice
- 1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons onion powder
- 1 can condensed cream of chicken soup (10.5 ounces)
- 1 can condensed cream of mushroom soup (10.5 ounces)
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
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Instructions
- Place 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cubed) into the slow cooker.
- Add 2 cups uncooked long grain white rice on top of the chicken. Sprinkle in 1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder, 1 ½ teaspoons onion powder, 1 teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon black pepper. Add 1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup and 1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup.Pour in 3 cups chicken broth and stir everything together until well combined.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 3 ½ – 4 hours.
- Stir in 2 cups broccoli florets and continue cooking for another hour or until the broccoli is tender and the chicken and rice are fully cooked.
- Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese on top, cover again, and let it sit for about 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted. Serve hot and enjoy!Â
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Recipe Tips
- Chicken – Before placing the chicken in the slow cooker, cut in bite-size pieces. This helps it to cook quick and evenly.
- Rice – You will place the rice in the slow cooker uncooked.
- Broccoli – Add the broccoli towards the end of cooking time so it doesn’t overcook.
Variations Ideas
- Chicken – We used chicken breasts in this recipe but feel free to use boneless chicken thighs.
- Rice – Feel free to use brown rice instead of white rice in this recipe. We do not recommend using minute rice as it is already cooked and could get mushy in the slow cooker.
- Cheese – Change the cheese to what you prefer. Add in pepper jack cheese for a kick to the flavor.
Serving Suggestions
This Slow Cooker Cheesy Chicken Recipe is made as a complete meal in your crock pot. But we often serve this casserole with a side of homemade rolls and a side salad.
Frequently Asked Questions
Store leftovers in the refrigerator in an airtight container. The casserole will last about 4 days.
Reheat leftovers in the microwave or place in a casserole dish and reheat in the oven for about 10 minutes.
Yes, you can freeze this recipe. Place in a freezer safe container and store for about 3 months. When ready to serve, thaw overnight in the fridge.
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Would apppreciate weight of chicken breasts rather than saying “3.” Size of breasts varies greatly. Thanks.
Thanks for pointing that out, Joyce! You’re right—chicken breasts can vary so much in size. I generally use about 1 1/2 pounds of chicken breast in this recipe but it’s very flexible and you can use what you have!
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Thank you so much! I’m glad you loved it!
Can I use ground chicken for this recipe, if I par-cook it before crockpot?
Yes, ground chicken should work. We recommend browning it completely in a skillet first, draining any excess liquid, and then adding it to the crock pot. The finished casserole will have a different texture, but it should still taste delicious.
I’m a little short on time tonight. Is there a modified version to set the crockpot on high for a shorter duration? Thanks!
Amanda – Yes, you can cook on high and just use half of the cooking time listed in the recipe. I hope you enjoy it!
Can I use long grain parboiled rice for this recipe?
Vickie – I haven’t tested that yet but I think it’ll work great since parboiled rice has a firm texture. I would cook it on high instead of low for 1.5-2.5 hours until the rice is tender and the chicken is cooked through. If you try it out, please come back and let me know how it turned out!