Description
This Slow Cooker Chicken and Broccoli Recipe is the epitome of comfort food! With tender chicken simmered to perfection alongside bright, crisp broccoli in a savory Asian-inspired sauce, this dish is both nutritious and satisfying. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, it requires minimal prep work—just toss the ingredients into your slow cooker and let it do the magic. Serve over rice or noodles for a complete meal that everyone will love. It’s easy to customize with your favorite veggies or spice levels, making it a versatile addition to your recipe collection. Enjoy flavorful bites that bring joy to your dinner table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 750g (1.7 lb) chicken breast
- 2 onions
- 3 tsp garlic
- 2 tsp ginger
- 250ml (8.5 fl oz) chicken stock
- ½ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup oyster sauce
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
- 500g (1.1 lb) broccoli florets
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix the chicken, onions, garlic, ginger, chicken stock, soy sauce, brown sugar, oyster sauce, and sesame oil until well combined.
- Pour the mixture into your slow cooker and set it to low heat; cook for 4–6 hours.
- After cooking time is up, mix cornstarch with water in a small bowl until smooth; stir into the slow cooker to thicken the sauce.
- Add broccoli florets and gently stir to coat with sauce.
- Switch the slow cooker to high and cook for an additional 30 minutes until broccoli is tender.
- Serve hot over rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4–6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 230g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg