Description
Experience the ultimate comfort food with this creamy Crockpot Chicken Broccoli Mac and Cheese. This delightful dish merges tender chicken, vibrant broccoli, and perfectly cooked pasta in a rich, cheesy sauce that your whole family will adore. Ideal for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this slow cooker recipe allows you to set it and forget it while the flavors meld beautifully. With wholesome ingredients like fresh broccoli and lean chicken, this mac and cheese isn’t just delicious; it’s a nutritious meal that kids will love. Enjoy a satisfying dinner that brings everyone together around the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast
- 1 packet of Ranch seasoning
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 5 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 8 oz shell pasta or elbow macaroni noodles
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 8 oz shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 oz cream cheese
Instructions
- Cut the chicken into cubes and spray the crockpot with cooking spray.
- Add chicken, Ranch seasoning, chicken broth, minced garlic, and broccoli to the slow cooker.
- Cook on low for about 3-4 hours or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Parboil the pasta for 3 minutes, then drain.
- In the crockpot, mix in parboiled pasta, whole milk, cheddar cheese, dry mustard seasoning, and cream cheese.
- Stir well and cook on low for an additional hour, stirring occasionally.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg