Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken and Broccoli Bake
A comforting and easy slow cooker chicken casserole packed with tender chicken, broccoli, and noodles in a creamy cheddar sauce.
- Prep10 min
- Total4h 20m
- DifficultyEasy
- Servings6
This slow cooker chicken casserole is the ultimate weeknight comfort food. It's incredibly easy to throw together, requiring minimal effort for a rich and satisfying meal.
The creamy, cheesy sauce combined with tender chicken and perfectly cooked broccoli and noodles makes this a family-pleasing dish that requires very little hands-on time.
Ingredients
Servings
Converted amounts are rounded.
Method
- In a large slow cooker insert, combine the chicken pieces, chopped onion, chicken broth, heavy cream, garlic powder, and oregano. Season generously with salt and pepper. Cover and cook on high for 3 to 3.5 hours, or until the chicken is thoroughly cooked.
- Add the broccoli florets and egg noodles to the slow cooker. Stir everything together, cover, and continue cooking on high for another 20 to 30 minutes, until the noodles are tender and the broccoli is cooked through.
- Stir in the butter until melted. Top the casserole evenly with the shredded cheddar and grated Parmesan cheeses. Cover again and cook for about 2 minutes, just until the cheese is fully melted and gooey.
- Serve the creamy chicken and broccoli casserole hot, garnished with crushed Ritz crackers, fresh parsley, and a sprinkle of red pepper flakes.
💡 Tips
- For a richer flavor, you can use chicken thighs instead of breasts.
- If you don't have Ritz crackers, any buttery cracker or even breadcrumbs can be used for the topping.
Inspired by a recipe from Delish