Description
This Crockpot Cheesy Chicken is the ultimate comfort food—tender chicken, buttery potatoes, smoky sausage, and gooey cheddar cheese all slow-cooked into a rich, creamy, satisfying one-pot meal. Perfect for busy weeknights or a cozy weekend dinner, it’s a no-fuss dish everyone will love.
Ingredients
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
8 oz smoked sausage, sliced
4 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, diced
1 cup chopped carrots
1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
3/4 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup diced onion
1/2 tsp garlic powder
Salt and pepper to taste
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
1. Chop potatoes, slice sausage, and dice onion and carrots.
2. Place chicken breasts in the bottom of the crockpot.
3. Layer potatoes, carrots, onion, and sausage on top of the chicken.
4. In a bowl, mix cream of chicken soup, chicken broth, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
5. Pour the soup mixture evenly over the ingredients in the crockpot.
6. Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or on high for 3–4 hours.
7. Remove the chicken, shred it with forks, then return to the pot.
8. Stir everything gently, then top with shredded cheese.
9. Cover again and let the cheese melt for 10–15 minutes.
10. Garnish with parsley and serve warm.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
To freeze, portion into freezer-safe containers for up to 2 months.
Reheat gently with a splash of broth or milk.
Use freshly shredded cheese for the smoothest melting texture.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 6 hr
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
Keywords: crockpot cheesy chicken, slow cooker chicken, cheesy chicken and potatoes