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A bowl of white rice with shredded slow cooker chicken and broccoli, and sesame seeds, served with chopsticks. Roasted potatoes and a blue napkin are beside it.
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Slow Cooker Chicken and Broccoli

Slow Cooker Chicken and Broccoli is an easy, family-friendly dinner made with tender chicken, broccoli, and a savory sauce. Everything cooks together in the crockpot for a simple, flavorful meal requiring minimal effort. The perfect meal for busy weeknights!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time6 hours
Add broccoli30 minutes
Total Time6 hours 35 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian inspired
Keyword: crockpot chicken and broccoli, easy slow ocoker chicken dinner, slow cooker chicken and broccoli, slow cooker chicken and broccoli sauce, slow cooker chicken broccoli recipe, takeout style chicken and broccoli
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 283kcal
Author: The Lazy slow cooker

Equipment

  • 3.5 quart slow cooker or larger
  • measuring spoons and cups
  • cutting board and knife or kitchen shears, since this is for the green onion

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • ½ cup green onion sliced
  • ¼ cup hoisin sauce
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • ¼ cup rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoon toasted sesame oil or regular sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar or sugar-free substitute
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 2 teaspoon minced ginger
  • 4 cups broccoli florets 12 oz bag
  • sesame seeds and extra green onion optional garnish

Instructions

  • Place 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts into the bottom of a well greased slow cooker
  • Add ½ cup green onion , ¼ cup hoisin sauce, ¼ cup soy sauce, ¼ cup rice vinegar, 2 tablespoon toasted sesame oil, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, 1 tablespoon minced garlic, and 2 teaspoon minced ginger, and stir to combine.
  • Make sure all chicken pieces are turned over in the sauce a few times and are well coated on all sides
  • Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours or high for 2-3 hours
  • Once the chicken is fully cooked, use two forks to shred and stir back into the sauce. You can do this right in your slow cooker or remove the chicken and shred on a seperate plate.
  • Stir in 4 cups broccoli florets (a 12-oz bag if you buy them precut) and cook for an additional 15-30 minutes. Once the broccoli is done to your liking, your dish is ready to serve.
  • Serve over a bed of rice and top with sesame seeds and extra green onion (if desired)

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Notes

  1. Chicken is considered safe to eat when it reaches 165℉. A meat thermometer is a really helpful tool for confirming that your chicken is ready to serve. 
  2. This dish is great served over rice or riced cauliflower.  Please see the above write up for more serving suggestions.
  3. If you prefer, chicken can be cut into bite sized pieces rather than shredded. 

Nutrition

Calories: 283kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 97mg | Sodium: 767mg | Potassium: 838mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 507IU | Vitamin C: 58mg | Calcium: 56mg | Iron: 1mg
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