Description
Crockpot Chicken and Broccoli is a wholesome, flavorful dish that transforms busy weeknights into delightful dining experiences. This slow cooker recipe features tender chicken simmered alongside vibrant broccoli in a savory garlic soy glaze that rivals your favorite takeout. With minimal prep time and an effortless cooking process, you can set it and forget it while the ingredients meld together beautifully. Perfect for family meals or meal prepping, this dish is not only nutritious but also versatile—serve it over rice, noodles, or cauliflower rice for an easy dinner solution. Enjoy the satisfaction of a delicious home-cooked meal with little fuss!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 6 cups broccoli, cut into bite-sized pieces
- Green onions and sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Season the chicken with garlic powder, onion powder, pepper, and paprika.
- In the slow cooker, combine chicken broth, soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, and hoisin sauce. Add the seasoned chicken and mix well.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 4-5 hours or HIGH for 2-3 hours until the chicken is tender.
- For a thicker sauce, mix 1/4 cup of the sauce with cornstarch until smooth. Stir back into the crockpot.
- Add broccoli on top of the chicken mixture and cook on HIGH for an additional 20 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg