Made it for the second time this evening and it’s a hit. I will likely make again. Place broccoli in strainer and place the pot lid on the top of the strainer. I would reduce the amount of broth to 1 1/4 cups and use 1 cup of orzo. To begin, you will combine chopped onion, uncooked long grain brown rice, seasonings, and broth in your slow cooker. Cheesy and creamy and made in the crock pot with healthy ingredients! Stir to combine everything well and then add the chicken breasts. This cheesy Slow Cooker Chicken, Broccoli and Rice Casserole takes just minutes of prep, thanks to your crock pot! Checked the chicken and it was done too. Made the recipe as written…was ok but missing something…so changed it up..got rid of the garlic powder and thyme…instead..after toasting the pasta…added 1/2 a diced union and a clove of minced garlic, cooked it a little before adding the rice. Used Emmentaler cheese as its a mild cheese and worked great.oh added used dry oregano instead of thyme. . 30.8 g (4) The old recipe called for 2 3/4 cup liquid but I find that the 2 cups total works well. My family loves this recipe because it’s so easy. I’m really glad you enjoyed this recipe. Whisk together cream of chicken soup with broth and all seasonings. We love the flavor and how easy this recipe is. Your comment made me smile! I’ve tested this recipe by cooking it on both low heat and high heat. Cook 1 hour on high. But yes cream of chicken is definitely a good substitute. Cover and cook on high for 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 hours, until chicken is cooked through and rice has absorbed almost all of the broth. What size crockpot? You just set it and forget it then you have a delicious comforting casserole. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and microwave for 2 minutes. To steam broccoli, place about 1 cup of water in a medium pot. Was there still liquid in the slow cooker? Cheesy Chicken, Broccoli & Rice Casserole - No Canned Soups! Bring the chicken broth to a boil in a pot on the stove. This rich, homemade sherry-based sauce nicely complements tender chicken breasts. Cooked in slow cooker but I did need to add more water at the end because it had totally gone! I have a 13 month old son. This sounds delicious and I plan on making it this weekend! Easy Slow Cooker Broccoli Rice Casserole . Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Sorry! But I was Diagnosed with celiacs and can’t have gluten and cream of ANYTHING has flour in it (unless I make it From scratch) so this Greek yogurt/chicken broth substitute is so perfect for my gluten free diet!! So simple, there’s almost nothing to it! I used sour cream instead of the Greek yogurt, the whole thing was very flavorful. Stir some plain Greek yogurt, Parmesan cheese and cheddar cheese into the rice. I wouldn’t recommend it. Easy Slow Cooker Chicken, Broccoli and Rice Casserole with cheese! … I did tweak this a bit. Saute in the slow cooker for about 3 to 5 minutes until the onions are caramelized. I’m so glad you liked it, Miranda! Hi Julie! I’m not sure what I did wrong, I followed the instructions and the rice never cooked. Made this tonight, subbing boneless thighs for the breasts and light sour cream for the yogurt (because that’s what was in my fridge). Just always test to make sure the chicken is cooked through. Slow Cooker Maple and Dijon Chicken and Broccoli Just reading the title of this recipe is enough to get our mouths watering. I wanted to ask about the leftovers-reheat?eat cold? I hope you like it. The taste was good, but the dish was ugly. Slow cooked rice will not be sticky like rice cooked on the stove or in a rice cooker. Can this be frozen for later use? Can it be done? Place onion, brown rice, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, dried thyme, salt and pepper in bottom of slow cooker. I had it on low for almost 81/2 hours at the time he took the chicken out. So sad that I had to dump it down the drain. Plus, I love anything slow cooker! I used chicken soup bouillon broth for liquid 3. I would just cook the broccoli longer, until it’s the softness that you want. . I did add the yogurt, but then my toddler began to mess with my laptop. (2) I added the Dijon mustard for flavor. Cut the chicken into bite-size pieces and add to the slow cooker along with the cooked broccoli. Also changed the cheese…at the end added a handful of grated Parmesan and 8 oz of grated mozzarella……now it was awesome! It says not to, but my rice isn’t done. Cooking on low leads to mushier rice. You can also omit the Greek yogurt if you like. Is there a way to modify the recipe and use more rice? I have a from scratch recipe that I love, but it takes a fair amount of time to prepare. I’d definitely advocate for the roasted broccoli if you’re willing to dirty one more pan – it was nice to have the crispier texture and the bright color. My family loves this Slow Cooker Chicken, Broccoli and Rice, especially because it is SO EASY to make! I haven’t tried, and I don’t think this would freeze well. Hi Brittany, I’m sorry you weren’t a fan of the texture of the rice in this. Slow Cooker Broccoli Cheese Casserole is so easy to make. Could I use beef broth instead of chicken broth. Did it take longer to cook with more in the slow cooker? My broccoli was on the verge of “do not use”, so the only change was adding sweet peas in place of the broccoli. I went into it knowing the rice would be mushy since it’s cooked in the crockpot. So this is what I did: Ha! Sprinkle in the garlic,salt and pepper. Yes, you should rinse brown rice before cooking. Add all remaining ingredients. It was excellent and cooked quicker than you suggested. 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