Crockpot Chicken and Broccoli Mac and Cheese for Busy Families

Can you really make a creamy, cheesy mac and cheese with chicken and broccoli all in one pot without babysitting the stove? Absolutely, and this Crockpot Chicken and Broccoli Mac and Cheese proves it. It’s one of those cheap family dinners with chicken that tastes like you worked all day.

My mom called these set-it-and-forget-it miracles, and now, I make them too for busy nights, growing kids, and the joy of healthy crockpot chicken recipes that fill you up and slow you down.

Golden Garlic Parmesan Comfort, Bite After Bite

• Some recipes don’t need to be perfect to feel like love.
• This Crockpot Chicken and Broccoli Mac and Cheese is creamy, cozy, and comforting a true budget-friendly

The Ingredients: Crockpot Chicken and Broccoli Mac and Cheese

• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cubed
• 5 cups fresh broccoli florets
• 8 oz shell pasta or elbow macaroni
• 8 oz shredded cheddar cheese
• 4 oz cream cheese
• 1½ cups whole milk
• ½ cup chicken broth
• 1 packet Ranch seasoning
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon dry mustard powder

Stuffani’s Comfort
This one’s got it all: protein, veggies, and full-on flavor.
It’s one of those one-pot dinner recipes for working moms that cooks while life happens

The Steps: Crockpot Chicken and Broccoli Mac and Cheese

Step 1: Prep your Crockpot
Spray it with a little cooking spray, then add the cubed chicken, broccoli, Ranch packet, garlic, and chicken broth. You’ll already smell something good coming.

Stuffani’s tip: I add broccoli now instead of later. It softens into the dish and my kids stop “spotting green stuff.”

Step 2: Let it slow cook
Cover and cook on low for 3–4 hours. The chicken gets tender, and the broccoli softens like it knows what it’s doing.

Real truth: I used to burn rice while juggling bedtime. This recipe never punishes me for being human.

Step 3: Parboil your pasta
Boil it for just 3 minutes. That’s it. Drain it. This keeps it from turning into mush later lesson learned.

Kitchen truth: The first time I skipped this, my noodles went limp on me like my willpower at a bake sale.

Step 4: Add the cheesy good stuff
Stir in your parboiled pasta, cheddar cheese, cream cheese, milk, and dry mustard powder. It’s gonna look thick and dreamy.

[Love creamy and wild? You’ll devour my Creamy Mozzarella Chicken Linguine it’s pasta coated in garlic dreams.]

Step 5: Final cook
Cover again and cook for 1 more hour on low. Stir every so often to melt everything evenly.

Stuffani’s Heart: This hour? It’s where the love settles in. Let it.

Step 6: Serve and breathe
Spoon into bowls. Watch it stretch. Take that first bite slowly. It’s warm, it’s comforting, and it’s exactly what you needed.

Stuffani’s Note: I’ve eaten this standing at the counter after a long day.
And I’ve served it with a sprinkle of parsley when I needed dinner to feel special.
Both were right.

Cracked Out Chicken Bubble Up is another one I swear by when I only have fridge scraps and stubborn hope it never lets me down.Crockpot Chicken and Broccoli Mac and Cheese.

Ways to Make It Yours, One Cozy Scoop at a Time

• Some nights, I follow the recipe.
• Other nights? I follow survival mode.

Real swaps, from your fridge not the store

Crockpot Chicken and Broccoli Mac and Cheese:

• Out of fresh broccoli? Use frozen it softens up just fine.
• No Ranch packet? A little garlic powder, dried parsley, and salt will pull it through.
• Only have rotisserie chicken? Shred it and toss it in near the end still works.
• Cracked Out Chicken Bubble Up is another one I swear by when I only have fridge scraps and stubborn hope it never lets me down.

Stuffani’s Whisper:
I’ve made this on grocery day and on days when the fridge felt empty.
It always gives back more than I put in.

Easy touches that make it feel like you

Crockpot Chicken and Broccoli Mac and Cheese:

• Add crispy bacon crumbles if your soul says yes.
• A dash of hot sauce? Wakes the whole thing up.
• Stir in frozen peas or spinach for a little green without complaints.
• Want to level it up? Pour into a dish, top with cheese, and broil for 5. Hello, casserole.
• When I want another budget-friendly family meal, I turn to my Comforting Cheesy Taco Potatoes. It’s like a hug under melted cheese.

Stuffani’s Advice:
Don’t wait until it’s fancy.
This dish was made for Wednesday nights. For pajamas and homework sprawled on the counter.
For when all you’ve got left is your fork and your hope.

Serving and Storing Crockpot Chicken and Broccoli Mac and Cheese

• This is the slow cooker dinner that steps in when the day is hanging by a thread.
• Weeknight overwhelm. School papers everywhere.

How to serve Crockpot Chicken and Broccoli Mac and Cheese

Best Crockpot Chicken and Broccoli Mac and Cheese Tips:

• Serve straight from the pot or spoon it into bowls like it’s a celebration.
• Add a little extra shredded cheese on top watch it melt like magic.
• Try it with toasted garlic bread or buttery crackers on the side.
• Want cozy on cozy? Pair it with my Easy Peasy Chicken Pot Pie pure comfort sealed in crust.

Stuffani’s Note:
I’ve served this in bowls with paper towels for napkins.
And I’ve dressed it up with parsley and candles.
Both ways? It made the night feel better.

How to store it the right way (and still love it later)

Best Crockpot Chicken and Broccoli Mac and Cheese Storage Tips:

• Let it cool fully before storing. Rushing it steams the magic out.
• Scoop it into airtight containers or wrap the Crockpot insert in foil.
• Keeps in the fridge up to 4 days. Reheat low and slow on the stove or microwave.
• Want another no-fuss favorite? Try my Sloppy Joe Potato Skillet freezer-friendly, foolproof, and full of flavor.

Stuffani’s Whisper:
I’ve hidden leftovers in the back of the fridge.
Not to waste them but to save them.
Because sometimes moms need their own win later, too.

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FAQs About Crockpot Chicken and Broccoli Mac and Cheese

Conclusion Crockpot Chicken and Broccoli Mac and Cheese

• This Crockpot Chicken and Broccoli Mac and Cheese isn’t just a recipe.
• It’s creamy calm in the middle of the weeknight storm.
• One pot. One promise. One of those healthy slow cooker recipes for dinner that actually delivers.Crockpot Chicken and Broccoli Mac and Cheese

Crockpot Chicken and Broccoli Mac and Cheese

• Author: Stuffani Borjat
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 5 hours
• Total Time: 5 hours 10 minutes
• Yield: 6 servings
• Category: Dinner
• Method: Slow Cooker
• Cuisine: American

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Description

This Crockpot Chicken and Broccoli Mac and Cheese is creamy, cozy, and packed with flavor. Made with shell pasta, cheddar, tender chicken, and broccoli it’s a budget-friendly, one-pot comfort meal perfect for busy families.

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Ingredients

1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into cubes

5 cups fresh broccoli florets

8 ounces shell pasta or elbow macaroni

8 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded

4 ounces cream cheese

1½ cups whole milk

½ cup chicken broth

1 packet Ranch seasoning

1 tablespoon minced garlic

1 teaspoon dry mustard powder

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Instructions

Step 1: Prep your Crockpot
Spray it with a little cooking spray, then add the cubed chicken, broccoli, Ranch packet, garlic, and chicken broth. You’ll already smell something good coming.

Step 2: Let it slow cook
Cover and cook on low for 3–4 hours. The chicken gets tender, and the broccoli softens like it knows what it’s doing.

Step 3: Parboil your pasta
Boil it for just 3 minutes. That’s it. Drain it. This keeps it from turning into mush later—lesson learned.

Step 4: Add the cheesy good stuff
Stir in your parboiled pasta, cheddar cheese, cream cheese, milk, and dry mustard powder. It’s gonna look thick and dreamy.

Step 5: Final cook
Cover again and cook for 1 more hour on low. Stir every so often to melt everything evenly.

Step 6: Serve and breathe
Spoon into bowls. Watch it stretch. Take that first bite slowly. It’s warm, it’s comforting, and it’s exactly what you needed.

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Notes

• Use shell pasta for best texture.

• Substitute with shredded rotisserie chicken if short on time.

• Add red pepper flakes for spice or extra cheddar for richness.

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Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1.5 cups
• Calories: 460
• Sugar: 4g
• Sodium: 720mg
• Fat: 22g
• Saturated Fat: 12g
• Unsaturated Fat: 8g
• Trans Fat: 0g
• Carbohydrates: 35g
• Fiber: 3g
• Protein: 32g
• Cholesterol: 90mg

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