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Crock Pot Chicken and Broccoli features shredded chicken and broccoli florets in a black slow cooker, with a bowl of white rice, a wooden spoon, and a plaid napkin nearby on a white surface.
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Crock Pot Chicken and Broccoli

This Crock Pot Chicken and Broccoli makes dinnertime a breeze. This healthy slow cooker recipe is loaded with flavor and easy to make.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time4 hours
Total Time4 hours 15 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese
Servings: 6
Author: Carrie Barnard
Cost: $11.72, $1.95 per Serving

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

  • In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together the water, reduced-sodium soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, cornstarch, minced garlic, ground ginger, red pepper flakes, and toasted sesame oil until smooth.
  • Place the chicken breasts into the crock pot and pour the sauce mixture evenly over the chicken.
  • Cover and cook on low for 3–4 hours.
  • In a small bowl, stir together the cornstarch and cold water until smooth.
  • Stir the cornstarch mixture into the crock pot and add the broccoli florets.
  • Cover and cook on high for an additional 30–40 minutes until the broccoli is tender and the chicken is easily shreddable.
  • Remove the chicken from the crock pot and shred it into bite-sized pieces.
  • Return the shredded chicken to the crock pot and stir it together with the broccoli and sauce.
  • Serve over rice and top with sesame seeds and diced green onions. Enjoy!

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Notes

Refrigerate any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5-6 days.

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 1/4 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

Calories: 254kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 97mg | Sodium: 705mg | Potassium: 780mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 394IU | Vitamin C: 44mg | Calcium: 54mg | Iron: 1mg
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