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Delicious Crockpot Chicken and Broccoli plated for a cozy family meal

Slow Cooker Chicken and Broccoli

A comforting and flavorful slow cooker dish that combines tender chicken and vibrant broccoli in a savory sauce, making it perfect for busy weekdays.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Calories: 290
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 3 pieces chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces Fresh or thawed chicken recommended for optimal texture.
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce Low-sodium soy sauce recommended.
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch Thickens the sauce for a richer texture.
  • 6 cups broccoli, cut into bite-sized pieces Choose vibrant green broccoli.
Optional Garnishes
  • Green onions, sesame seeds For garnish, optional.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a bowl, combine the chicken pieces with garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and paprika. Toss until the chicken is evenly coated.
Sauce Mixing
  1. In the crockpot, pour in the chicken broth, soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, and hoisin sauce. Stir to combine.
Cooking
  1. Add the seasoned chicken to the crockpot. Mix well, ensuring each piece is coated in sauce.
  2. Cover and cook on LOW for 4-5 hours or HIGH for 2-3 hours until the chicken is tender.
  3. Scoop out 1/4 cup of the sauce from the crockpot and mix it with the cornstarch until smooth. Return the mix to the crockpot and stir to thicken the sauce.
  4. Layer the broccoli on top of the chicken, cover, and cook on HIGH for an additional 20 minutes.
Serving
  1. Serve the chicken and broccoli over rice, noodles, or cauliflower rice. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.

Notes

Timing is key to avoid overcooking the chicken. Allow the dish to sit for a few minutes after cooking for the best flavor melding.