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.

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

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 one-pot meal that tastes like someone’s been cooking for you all day.

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

Looking for more family-favorite casseroles? Try this Bacon Ranch Chicken Casserole next. It has that same cheesy bite and Ranch kick.

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: If your garlic’s not fresh, go ahead and use pre-minced from the jar. This is one of those easy crockpot chicken meals where shortcuts are allowed.

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.

• 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.

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

• Need another cozy favorite? Dolly’s Creamy Chicken Noodle Casserole is a perfect follow-up to this dish rich, hearty, and weeknight-approved.

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.

Ways to Make It Yours And Still Melt-in-Your-Mouth Good

• Some nights, I follow the recipe.
• Other nights? I follow survival mode.
• Because this Crockpot Chicken and Broccoli Mac and Cheese forgives you.

Quick swaps from real life

Crockpot Chicken and Broccoli Mac and Cheese:

When dinner’s gotta happen, I use what I’ve got.

• No broccoli? Frozen works. Toss it in.
• Out of cream cheese? Use sour cream or yogurt.
• Only have elbow pasta? Perfect.
• Leftover rotisserie chicken? Even better.

This is one of those best crockpot dinners for families that shows up when you’re running low on time, energy, and groceries.

Want another save-the-night dinner? This Bacon Ranch Chicken Casserole has your back.

Make it yours without overthinking it

Your version might be better than mine.

• Want spice? Add red pepper or hot sauce.
• No pasta tonight? Use cauliflower rice for a low-carb creamy chicken dish.
• Need crunch? Top with breadcrumbs, crackers or cereal if that’s all you’ve got.
• Want more veggies? Toss in corn, spinach, or peas.

This dish flexes with you.

That’s why it’s one of my top easy weeknight meals with chicken.

Serving and Storing Crockpot Chicken and Broccoli Mac and Cheese

• This dish doesn’t just work when it’s hot.
• It works for seconds. For leftovers. For lunch the next day when you’re tired of figuring it out again.
• Let’s keep that creamy goodness tasting its best.

How to serve it best

Best Crockpot Chicken and Broccoli Mac and Cheese Tips:

• Serve it straight from the pot while it’s steamy and creamy
• Scoop into bowls for comfort-food dinner or into lunchboxes for reheating
• Add a sprinkle of crushed Ritz or breadcrumbs for extra crunch
• Want more cozy? Pair it with Chicken Scampi with Creamy Garlic Parmesan Rice
• It fits perfectly into meal plans for busy moms and dads fast, filling, no stress
• This is the kind of meal that makes easy chicken dinners feel like a win.

How to store it right

Best Crockpot Chicken and Broccoli Mac and Cheese Storage Tips:

• Let it cool first steam turns leftovers soggy if you rush it
• Store in a lidded container in the fridge for up to 3 days
• Reheat gently on the stove or microwave with a splash of milk
• Avoid freezing cheese sauce can split (and I’ve cried over split sauce)

Want something that does freeze well? Try my Creamy Mozzarella Chicken Linguine in Garlic Cajun it holds up like a champ.

This recipe proves again why it’s one of the best crockpot dinners for families. Easy to serve. Easy to stretch. Easy to love.

For more recipes follow me in pinterest and Facebook 

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 is comfort in a bowl easy, creamy, and made for real life. It’s one of those budget-friendly one-pot meals you’ll keep coming back to when time is short and hearts are hungry.Crockpot Chicken and Broccoli Mac and Cheese.

Print