Crockpot Chicken & Broccoli Mac and Cheese

• servings: Servings: 6
• total time: 8 hours 43 minutes

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

Directions

Prep the Crockpot:

Lightly spray your crockpot with cooking spray. Add cubed chicken, broccoli florets, Ranch seasoning, chicken broth, and minced garlic.

First Cook:

Cover and cook on low for 3–4 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and the broccoli is tender.

Parboil the Pasta:

Meanwhile, boil the pasta for just 3 minutes—then drain. (This step prevents mushy noodles later.)

Add Cheese & Pasta:

Add the parboiled pasta, shredded cheddar, cream cheese, whole milk, and dry mustard powder to the crockpot with the chicken and broccoli.

Final Cook:

Stir everything well. Cover and cook on low for 1 additional hour, stirring occasionally, until the cheese is completely melted and the pasta is tender.

Serve:

Spoon into bowls and enjoy creamy, cheesy comfort food!

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 5 hours