Here’s a simple and comforting slow cooker meal using frozen broccoli and a few other ingredients — easy to prep and full of flavor.
🥦 Slow Cooker Broccoli & Chicken Casserole
Ingredients
- 4 cups frozen broccoli florets
- 2 chicken breasts (or thighs), cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup cooked rice (optional, for a heartier meal)
- 1 cup cream of mushroom soup (or cream of chicken for variation)
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
(That’s 6 extra ingredients besides the broccoli.)
Instructions
- Layer ingredients in the slow cooker:
- Start with chicken pieces, then frozen broccoli, onion, and garlic.
- Add cooked rice (if using) and pour the cream soup over everything.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Cook:
- Low: 4–5 hours
- High: 2–3 hours
- Add cheese in the last 15–20 minutes of cooking so it melts nicely on top.
- Serve warm — it’s creamy, filling, and perfect for a cold day!
Tips for Extra Flavor
- Sprinkle paprika, thyme, or Italian seasoning before cooking.
- For a crunch, top with toasted breadcrumbs just before serving.
- Use Greek yogurt instead of cream soup for a lighter, protein-rich version.
If you want, I can also give a vegetarian 6-ingredient slow cooker broccoli meal that’s equally creamy and hearty.
Do you want me to do that?
