Description
Slow Cooker Chicken and Broccoli is a heartwarming dish that effortlessly combines tender, juicy chicken with vibrant broccoli in a savory sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy weekends, this one-pot meal fills your home with delightful aromas while providing a nutritious family dinner. Enjoy it served over fluffy rice or noodles for an extra satisfying experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Chop broccoli into bite-sized florets and trim excess fat from the chicken breasts.
- Season both sides of the chicken with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, minced garlic, and chicken broth.
- Place seasoned chicken in the slow cooker and pour half of the prepared sauce over it. Add broccoli on top.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours until the chicken is tender.
- Shred the chicken in the slow cooker using two forks and drizzle with remaining sauce before serving over rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (350g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 90mg