If you ever get frustrated that a lot of your slow cooker dinners taste the same, that will not be the case with this New Potato, Broccoli And Chicken Casserole. Tender chicken and potatoes share the stage with crunchy broccoli in a rich, creamy Swiss cheese sauce. The subtle peppery flavor of the fresh basil makes it the perfect garnish.

Slow Cooker New Potato, Broccoli And Chicken Casserole

Ingredients:

1 (10 1/2 ounce) can condensed cream of broccoli soup
8 oz sour cream
2 cups Swiss cheese, divided
1/2 cup milk
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1/2 tsp black pepper
6 cups cubed red skinned new potatoes
3 cups chopped cooked chicken
2 cups broccoli florets
1/2 cup snipped fresh basil

Directions:

1. Lightly grease a 4 to 5 quart slow cooker.

2. In the slow cooker, combine soup and sour cream. Stir in 1 1/2 cups cheese, milk, Italian seasoning and pepper. Stir in potatoes and chicken.

3. Cover and cook on low heat for 5 to 6 hours. Stir in broccoli and cook for 30 minutes longer.

4. Sprinkle each serving with basil and remaining cheese.

Serves 6

Recipe from Better Homes And Garden’s Holiday Slow Cooker Magazine

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