Chicken Divan Crock Pot
This creamy, comforting Chicken Divan Crock Pot recipe combines tender chicken, fresh broccoli, and a rich cheese sauce in your slow cooker for an easy weeknight dinner.
Equipment
- 1 6-quart slow cooker
- 1 Mixing Bowl
- 1 Cutting board
- 1 Sharp knife
- 1 Cheese grater (optional)
Ingredients
- 2 lbs Boneless chicken breasts or thighs fresh or frozen
- 4 cups Broccoli florets fresh or frozen
- 1 can Cream of mushroom soup 10.5 oz
- 1/2 cup Mayonnaise full-fat preferred
- 2 cups Sharp cheddar cheese shredded, divided
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- 1 tsp Onion powder
- 1 tsp Salt to taste
- 1/2 tsp Black pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp Lemon juice
- 1/4 cup Chicken broth optional for thinning
Instructions
- Spray your slow cooker insert with cooking spray to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Place chicken breasts or thighs in the bottom of your slow cooker in a single layer if possible.
- Season the chicken with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder on both sides.
- Arrange broccoli florets on top of and around the chicken pieces evenly throughout the pot.
- Mix cream of mushroom soup, mayonnaise, lemon juice, and half of the shredded cheese in a bowl.
- Pour the creamy mixture over the chicken and broccoli, spreading it to coat everything evenly.
- Add chicken broth around the edges if the sauce seems too thick or you want extra moisture.
- Cover the slow cooker with the lid and cook on low for 4 to 6 hours or high for 2 to 3 hours.
- Check that chicken reaches 165 degrees internally and shreds easily when done cooking.
- Sprinkle remaining cheese over the top during the last 30 minutes of cooking time.
- Let the dish rest for 10 minutes after turning off the heat before serving to let flavors settle.
Notes
This recipe works well with both chicken breasts and thighs. Thighs stay moister during long cooking. Add broccoli halfway through if you prefer firmer vegetables. Shred your own cheese for the smoothest sauce.