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Slow Cooker Chicken & Broccoli

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Slow Cooker Chicken & Broccoli (Easy One-Pot Meal) 

Description

This Slow Cooker Chicken & Broccoli is a simple, healthy, and flavorful dish made with tender chicken pieces and fresh or frozen broccoli cooked together in a savory sauce. It’s perfect for busy days since everything goes into one pot and cooks slowly, allowing the flavors to blend beautifully. The result is juicy chicken, soft yet vibrant broccoli, and a delicious sauce that pairs perfectly with rice or noodles for a complete meal.

Ingredients For the Main Dish

500g boneless chicken breast (cubed)
2 cups broccoli florets (fresh or frozen)
1 small onion (chopped)
2 cloves garlic (minced)

For the Sauce:
¼ cup soy sauce
2 tbsp oyster sauce (optional)
1 tbsp honey or brown sugar
1 tbsp cornstarch
½ cup chicken broth or water
1 tsp ginger (grated or powder)
½ tsp black pepper

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Place cubed chicken into the slow cooker and spread evenly.
  2. Add chopped onion and minced garlic over the chicken.
  3. In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, honey, cornstarch, broth, ginger, and black pepper until smooth.
  4. Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken, ensuring it coats evenly.
  5. Cover and cook on LOW for 4–5 hours or HIGH for 2–3 hours until chicken is fully cooked.
  6. About 30–40 minutes before serving, add broccoli florets on top.
  7. Cover again and let the broccoli steam and soften.
  8. Stir everything gently before serving.
  9. Serve hot over rice or noodles.

Tips, Notes & Q&A

Use fresh broccoli for better texture, but frozen works well too. Avoid adding broccoli too early as it may become mushy. For thicker sauce, mix an extra teaspoon of cornstarch with water and stir in during the last 20 minutes. You can add chili flakes for spice or sesame oil for extra flavor.
Q: Can I use chicken thighs? Yes, they are juicier and work great.
Q: Can I meal prep this? Yes, store in fridge up to 3 days.
Q: Can I make it low sodium? Use low-sodium soy sauce.

Servings & Nutrition

Serves: 3–4 people
Calories (approx): 250–300 kcal per serving
High in protein, moderate carbs (depending on serving), and rich in vitamins from broccoli.

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