Slow Cooker Chicken and Broccoli
Slow Cooker Chicken and Broccoli is a comforting, flavorful dish that brings together tender chicken and vibrant broccoli in a savory sauce. Perfect for family dinners or busy weeknights, this easy-to-make recipe will have everyone asking for seconds. The slow cooking process allows the flavors to meld beautifully, creating a delightful meal that’s both healthy and satisfying.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 hours
- Total Time: 5 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp ginger powder
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
Instructions
- Trim chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and chop broccoli into smaller florets.
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, garlic, ginger powder, and chicken broth.
- Place chicken in the slow cooker; pour sauce over it and add broccoli on top.
- Cook on low for 4-5 hours until chicken is tender.
- About 30 minutes before serving, mix cornstarch with water to create a slurry and stir into the sauce.
- Serve over rice or noodles and drizzle with sesame oil.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: For extra flavor, sear the chicken in a skillet before adding it to the slow cooker. Feel free to swap broccoli for green beans or snap peas for variety. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.