Description
This Slow Cooker Broccoli Butter Chicken recipe is a delicious and creamy dish that is perfect for a comforting meal. Tender chicken breasts cooked in a flavorful broth with broccoli, butter, and Parmesan cheese create a rich and satisfying dish that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Seasoning:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Broccoli and Sauce:
- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare Slow Cooker: Place chicken breasts in the slow cooker, season with paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Add minced garlic and chicken broth.
- Cook Chicken: Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or on high for 2-3 hours until chicken is cooked through.
- Add Broccoli: About 30 minutes before serving, add broccoli florets on top of the chicken. Place butter pieces over the broccoli.
- Finish Cooking: Cover and continue cooking on high until broccoli is tender. Remove chicken and broccoli to a serving dish.
- Make Sauce: Stir heavy cream and Parmesan cheese into the slow cooker juices to create a creamy sauce.
- Serve: Pour sauce over chicken and broccoli. Drizzle with olive oil before serving.
Notes
- Serve with rice, mashed potatoes, or pasta.
- For extra flavor, add red pepper flakes or fresh herbs like parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-5 hours (low) or 2-3 hours (high)
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with broccoli and sauce
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
