Easy Dinner Recipes for Two: Crockpot Broccoli Cheddar Chicken & Rice
A comforting one-pot meal featuring tender chicken, creamy cheese, and nutritious broccoli, perfect for busy nights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Total Time: 250 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breasts, skinless and boneless
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup rice (white or brown)
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 3 cups chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of your crockpot. Season generously with salt and pepper.
- Sprinkle the rice evenly over the chicken.
- Distribute the diced onion and minced garlic evenly across the mixture, then pour in the chicken broth.
- Cover and cook on low for 4 to 6 hours.
- Stir in the broccoli florets and cheddar cheese in the last 30 minutes of cooking.
- Fluff the rice and serve the mixture warm.
Notes
Check the cooking time if using brown rice, and consider adding other vegetables or proteins for variations.