Description
This Slow Cooker Chicken and Broccoli Recipe is the ultimate weeknight meal solution for busy families. In just 15 minutes of prep, you can set it and forget it while your slow cooker works its magic. The tender chicken breast combines with fresh broccoli in a savory sauce infused with soy sauce, garlic, and sesame oil, creating a dish that’s both comforting and nutritious. Serve it over rice or noodles, and enjoy a wholesome meal that even the pickiest eaters will love. With its rich flavors and easy preparation, this recipe will quickly become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 750g (1.7 lb) chicken breast, cut into chunks
- 2 onions, quartered
- 3 tsp garlic, crushed
- 2 tsp ginger, minced
- 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
- Cut chicken breast into bite-sized chunks and quarter the onions.
- In your slow cooker, add chicken, onions, garlic, ginger, chicken stock, soy sauce, brown sugar, oyster sauce, and sesame oil.
- Cook on low heat for 4 to 6 hours.
- Mix cornstarch with water until smooth; add to slow cooker to thicken the sauce.
- Add broccoli florets; switch to high heat and cook for an additional 30 minutes until heated through.
- Serve hot over rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 to 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 75mg