Cheesy Chicken and Vegetables

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Ingredients

  • 1-1/2 1-1/2 1-1/2 c sliced carrots
  • 1-1/2 1-1/2 1-1/2 c sliced carrots
  • 1-1/2 1-1/2 1-1/2 c sliced carrots
  • 1 1 1 c chopped sweet onion
  • 1 1 1 c chopped sweet onion
  • 1 1 1 c chopped sweet onion
  • 1/2 1/2 1/2 c chicken broth
  • 1/2 1/2 1/2 c chicken broth
  • 1/2 1/2 1/2 c chicken broth
  • 2 2 1-inch lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 2 1-inch lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 2 1-inch lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 2 2 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 2 2 2 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 2 2 2 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 1 1 1 tsp garlic salt
  • 1 1 1 tsp garlic salt
  • 1 1 1 tsp garlic salt
  • 1/2 1/2 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1/2 1/2 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1/2 1/2 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
  • 2 2 2 c fresh broccoli florets (I used frozen broccoli, thawed)
  • 2 2 2 c fresh broccoli florets (I used frozen broccoli, thawed)
  • 2 2 2 c fresh broccoli florets (I used frozen broccoli, thawed)
  • 1 1 package 1 (8oz) package reduced-fat cream cheese, cubed and softened
  • 1 1 package 1 (8oz) package reduced-fat cream cheese, cubed and softened
  • 1 1 package 1 (8oz) package reduced-fat cream cheese, cubed and softened
  • 2 2 2 c shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
  • 2 2 2 c shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
  • 2 2 2 c shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
  • 1 1 1 c cherry tomatoes
  • 1 1 1 c cherry tomatoes
  • 1 1 1 c cherry tomatoes

Preparation

Step 1

In a 4-quart slow cooker, stir together carrots, onion, and broth. Add chicken and thyme, and sprinkle with garlic salt and pepper.

Cover and cook on low until chicken is tender, 4 to 5 hours.

Stir in broccoli, and increase heat to high. Cover and cook for 15 minutes.

Stir in cream cheese; cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until cream cheese is melted and smooth and sauce is thickened, about 10 minutes.

Discard thyme sprigs, and stir in 1/2 c Cheddar and cherry tomatoes until cheese is melted and tomatoes are heated through.

Sprinkle with remaining Cheddar; let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

From Cooking with Paula Dean, May/June 2018