Here’s a creamy, comforting Crock Pot Cheesy Chicken recipe — easy, family-friendly, and perfect over rice or pasta.
🧀🍗 Crock Pot Cheesy Chicken
Ingredients (Serves 4–6)
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- Salt & black pepper to taste
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 block (8 oz) cream cheese, cubed
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- Optional: 1/2 tsp paprika or 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- Optional garnish: chopped parsley or green onions
Instructions
- Layer chicken
Place chicken breasts in the crock pot. Season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and paprika if using. - Add creamy base
In a bowl, mix cream of chicken soup and broth. Pour over chicken. Add cubed cream cheese on top. - Cook
- LOW: 6–7 hours
- HIGH: 3–4 hours
Chicken should be tender and easy to shred.
- Shred & add cheese
Shred chicken directly in the crock pot using two forks. Stir in shredded cheddar cheese until melted and smooth. - Serve
Spoon over rice, egg noodles, mashed potatoes, or serve on toasted buns.
Optional Add-Ins
- 🥦 Broccoli florets (add during last hour)
- 🌶 Diced green chilies for a Tex-Mex twist
- 🧄 Fresh minced garlic for deeper flavor
- 🥓 Cooked bacon bits for extra richness
Storage
- Refrigerator: up to 4 days
- Freezer: up to 2 months
If you’d like, I can also give you a Crock Pot Cheesy Chicken & Rice all-in-one version so you don’t have to cook the rice separately.
