Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken and Veggies Recipe
This Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken and Veggies is a comforting and flavorful one-pot meal. Tender chicken breasts simmer in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce alongside fresh bell peppers, broccoli, carrots, and snap peas. With minimal prep time and a slow cooker doing all the work, it’s a perfect easy weeknight dinner served over rice or quinoa.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
Sauce
- 1 cup honey
- ⅓ cup soy sauce
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon grated ginger
Vegetables
- 1 piece bell pepper, chopped
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup carrots, sliced
- 1 cup snap peas
Seasoning & Thickener
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening sauce)
- 2 tablespoons water (optional, for thickening sauce)
Instructions
- Prepare the Slow Cooker: Place the chicken breasts at the bottom of your slow cooker, arranging them evenly.
- Make the Sauce: In a mixing bowl, combine honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Stir until well combined and aromatic.
- Add Sauce to Chicken: Pour the honey garlic mixture over the chicken breasts, making sure each piece is thoroughly coated with the sauce.
- Add Vegetables: Add chopped bell pepper, broccoli florets, sliced carrots, and snap peas on top of the chicken and sauce. Gently stir to distribute the vegetables throughout the sauce, being careful not to disturb the chicken too much.
- Season: Sprinkle salt and pepper over the contents to taste, enhancing overall flavor.
- Cook: Cover the slow cooker with the lid, set to low heat, and cook for 6 hours, allowing the flavors to meld and the chicken to become tender.
- Thicken Sauce (Optional): About 30 minutes before serving, if you prefer a thicker sauce, mix cornstarch with water in a small bowl until smooth. Add this mixture to the slow cooker, stir gently, and let it cook uncovered for the remaining time.
- Shred Chicken and Serve: Once cooked, shred the chicken inside the slow cooker using two forks and mix everything together to coat the chicken with sauce and vegetables evenly. Serve hot over cooked rice or quinoa.
Notes
- You can substitute chicken thighs for chicken breasts for a juicier result.
- If soy sauce is a concern, use a low-sodium variety to reduce salt content.
- For a gluten-free version, opt for tamari instead of soy sauce.
- Adding the thickener is optional but recommended for a saucier dish.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently.
- Feel free to swap or add other vegetables like mushrooms or zucchini based on preference.
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