Crockpot Chicken and Broccoli Mac and Cheese: Easy Comfort Food
Enjoy a delicious and easy Crockpot Chicken and Broccoli Mac and Cheese that combines comfort food with a healthy twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 hours
- Total Time: 5 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Crockpot
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 1 pound boneless chicken breasts
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts in the crockpot and season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Add broccoli and uncooked macaroni on top of the chicken.
- Pour milk and half of the cheese over everything.
- Cook on low for 4-5 hours or until chicken is cooked through.
- Before serving, shred the chicken and stir everything together, then add the remaining cheese.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- For a creamier texture, add more milk before serving.
- You can substitute cheddar with your favorite cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Crockpot, Chicken, Broccoli, Mac and Cheese, Comfort Food