Description
A comforting and flavorful dish, this Slow Cooker Broccoli Butter Chicken is a perfect weeknight dinner option. Tender chicken cooked in a rich and creamy butter sauce with the added goodness of broccoli makes this a wholesome meal the whole family will love.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Broccoli:
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Place the chicken thighs in the slow cooker. Add the chopped onion, garlic, chicken broth, melted butter, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3-4 hours until the chicken is tender.
- Add Broccoli: In the last hour of cooking, add the broccoli florets to the slow cooker.
- Finish: Stir in the Parmesan cheese, heavy cream, and cheddar cheese. Cover and cook for an additional 30 minutes until the broccoli is tender and the sauce is creamy.
- Serve: Serve the broccoli butter chicken hot over cooked rice or pasta.
Notes
- You can add some red pepper flakes for a bit of heat.
- Feel free to customize the cheese blend to your liking.
- For a thicker sauce, mix a tablespoon of cornstarch with water and stir it into the slow cooker in the last 30 minutes of cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 570mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 165mg
