Description
Crockpot Cheesy Chicken is a comforting, creamy slow cooker meal packed with tender chicken, hearty vegetables, and a rich cheddar sauce. It’s perfect for busy days when you want a filling, homemade dinner with minimal effort. Just toss everything in the crockpot and let it cook itself to deliciousness.
Ingredients
1.5 pounds chicken breasts or thighs
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
2 cups chopped potatoes
1 cup sliced carrots
1 small onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
3/4 cup chicken broth
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
1. Peel and chop the potatoes into bite-sized pieces. Slice the carrots and dice the onion. Mince the garlic.
2. Layer potatoes, carrots, onion, and garlic in the bottom of the crockpot.
3. Place chicken pieces on top of the vegetables.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together cream of chicken soup and chicken broth. Pour over chicken.
5. Sprinkle salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning on top.
6. Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or high for 3–4 hours, until chicken is cooked and vegetables are tender.
7. Stir in shredded cheddar cheese and allow it to melt.
8. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve warm.
Notes
You can swap chicken breasts for thighs, cheddar cheese for pepper jack, or even use a dairy-free version.
Leftovers keep well in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–7 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: crockpot, cheesy chicken, slow cooker, comfort food