Description
Slow cooker chicken and broccoli is a comforting, flavorful dish that delivers a delightful mix of tender chicken and vibrant broccoli. This easy recipe transforms simple ingredients into a delicious meal perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings. With minimal prep work, you can enjoy the savory aroma filling your kitchen while you unwind after a long day. Serve this dish over rice or quinoa for a wholesome dinner that will impress everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- Cooked rice or quinoa (for serving)
Instructions
- Spray the slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray.
- Place chicken breasts in the slow cooker. In a bowl, mix soy sauce, honey, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil; pour over the chicken.
- Cook on low for 4-5 hours. After 3 hours, add broccoli florets.
- Check if the chicken shreds easily with forks; if not, cook for another 30 minutes.
- Serve shredded chicken and broccoli over prepared rice or quinoa. Garnish with sesame seeds or green onions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg