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Slow Cooker Chicken Broccoli Casserole

Chicken broccoli casserole slow cooker - the image is a close-up of a bowl of food. the bowl is made of dark brown ceramic and is placed on a white marble countertop. the food in the bowl appears to be a dish made with rice and broccoli. the rice is white and fluffy, and the broccoli is bright green. on top of the rice, there is a layer of melted cheese, which is a light yellow color. the cheese is spread evenly over the top, covering the entire dish. the dish looks appetizing and ready to eat.

A comforting and creamy slow cooker chicken broccoli casserole that’s easy to prepare and perfect for a hearty family meal. Tender chicken, fresh broccoli, and a cheesy sauce come together for a delicious one-pot dish.

Ingredients

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1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
4 cups fresh broccoli florets
1 cup chopped yellow onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 can (10.5 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1 cup cooked white rice

Instructions

Spray the inside of a 4-6 quart slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray.
Place the cut chicken breasts into the slow cooker.
Add the fresh broccoli florets and chopped onion on top of the chicken.
In a medium bowl, combine the minced garlic, condensed cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, mayonnaise, chicken broth, salt, black pepper, dried thyme, and paprika. Stir until smooth.
Pour the sauce mixture evenly over the chicken and broccoli in the slow cooker.
Cover the slow cooker with the lid and cook on low for 4 hours, or until the chicken is cooked through and the broccoli is tender.
About 30 minutes before serving, stir in the cooked white rice and half of the shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheeses.
Sprinkle the remaining cheddar and mozzarella cheeses evenly over the top of the casserole.
Cover and cook for an additional 20-30 minutes on low, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Turn off the slow cooker and let the casserole sit for 5 minutes before serving.