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This Crock Pot Chicken and Broccoli makes dinnertime a breeze. This healthy slow cooker recipe is loaded with flavor and easy to make.
As a mom of 8 kids, I make a lot of slow cooker chicken recipes. The chicken always cooks tender and with tons of flavor. This chicken and broccoli recipe is always a family favorite because of how easy it is to make.
If you love this recipe, then you care going to love this Crock Pot Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole, Crock Pot No Peek Chicken or Crock Pot Mojo Chicken Recipe.
Ingredients
- Skinless Chicken breasts – Substitute with chicken thighs or chicken tenders
- Fresh Broccoli Florets – Cut in about the same size pieces. You can use frozen broccoli, but it may turn out with a mushy texture.
- Cornstarch and Cold Water – Cornstarch Slurry helps to thicken the sauce
- Sesame Seeds and Stalks Green Onions – Optional topping
For the Sauce
- Reduced-Sodium Soy Sauce – See Best Soy Sauce Substitute
- Brown Sugar – See The Best Brown Sugar Substitutes
- Rice Vinegar – If you are out, see The Best Substitutes for Rice Vinegar
- Minced Garlic – Learn How to Mince Garlic Cloves
- Ground Ginger – See The Best Ginger Substitutes
- Red Pepper Flakes – Adds a hint of spice to the sauce
- Toasted Sesame Oil – If you are out, see The Best Sesame Oil Substitute
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How to Make Chicken and Broccoli in Crockpot
Step 1 – Whisk together the sauce ingredients in a medium size mixing bowl.
Step 2 – Place the chicken breasts in a crock pot and pour the sauce on top. Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours.
Step 3 – In a small bowl, stir together the cornstarch and cold water. Stir this mixture into the crock pot and add in the broccoli florets.
Step 4 – Cover and cook on high for 30-40 minutes until the broccoli and chicken are cooked through (internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit).
Step 5 – Remove the chicken and roughly shred it into bite size pieces. Stir the chicken and broccoli into the sauce in the crock pot.
Step 6 – Serve over rice topped with the sesame seeds and green onions. Enjoy!
Crock Pot Chicken and Broccoli
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Chicken breasts
- 3 cups Broccoli Florets
- 2 Tablespoons Cornstarch
- 2 Tablespoons Cold Water
- 1 Tablespoon Sesame Seeds
- 2 stalks Green Onions diced
For the Sauce:
- ⅔ cup water
- ⅓ cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons Brown Sugar
- 2 tablespoons Rice Vinegar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 Tablespoon Minced Garlic
- ¼ teaspoon Ground Ginger
- ¼ teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
Instructions
- Whisk together the sauce ingredients in a medium size mixing bowl.
- Place the chicken breasts in a crock pot and pour the sauce on top.
- Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours.
- In a small bowl, stir together the cornstarch and cold water. Stir this mixture into the crock pot and add in the broccoli florets.
- Cover and cook on high for 30-40 minutes until the broccoli and chicken are cooked through (internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit).
- Remove the chicken and roughly shred it into bite size pieces.
- Stir the chicken and broccoli into the sauce in the crock pot.
- Serve over rice topped with the sesame seeds and green onions. Enjoy!
Recipe Notes
Recipe Tips
- Chicken – We try to cook chicken that is about the same size. This helps to cook evenly and about the same time.
- Shredding Chicken – To easily shred the chicken, learn how to shred chicken with a mixer to save time.
- Adding in Broccoli – Add in the broccoli towards the end of cooking time as it doesn’t take as long to cook as the chicken. This will also prevent it from being soggy.
Variations Ideas
- Change Chicken – We used chicken breast in this recipe but you can also use boneless skinless chicken thighs or chicken tenders
- Seasoning – Feel free to change the seasoning to what you prefer. I usually start with about ¼ teaspoon and then add more if needed. Here are some delicious additions – black pepper, kosher salt, or cayenne pepper.
- Sauce – Substitute the brown sugar for honey or maple syrup.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Suggestions
This crockpot chicken and broccoli recipe is delicious with many easy side dishes. We love to serve with white rice, brown rice and even cauliflower rice.
It is even better garnish with cheddar cheese for amazing flavor.
Frequently Asked Questions
Refrigerate any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5-6 days.
This chicken and broccoli recipe can easily placed in the freezer to enjoy another day. Place in a freezer safe container and freeze for up to 2 months.
When ready to serve again, thaw the chicken and broccoli mixture in the fridge overnight. Then reheat in the microwave or in the oven depending on how much you have left.
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