Description
A hands-off, healthy slow cooker recipe featuring tender chicken breasts and colorful veggies in a sweet and savory honey garlic glaze. Perfect for busy weeknights and meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup honey (85g)
- 4–5 garlic cloves, minced (about 2 tablespoons)
- 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce (80ml)
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar (30ml)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (15ml)
- 3 medium carrots, sliced (about 150g)
- 2 cups broccoli florets (200g)
- 1 large red bell pepper, sliced (about 150g)
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by slicing carrots and red bell pepper, mincing garlic, and whisking together honey, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, and olive oil in a bowl.
- Place chicken breasts at the bottom of the slow cooker and season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Scatter sliced carrots and red bell peppers over the chicken.
- Pour the honey garlic sauce evenly over the chicken and veggies, coating well.
- Cover and cook on low for 3 to 4 hours without opening the lid.
- About 15 minutes before serving, stir in broccoli florets, replace the lid, and let steam until tender but crisp.
- Give everything a gentle stir, adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if desired.
- Garnish with sliced green onions and serve.
Notes
Add broccoli late in cooking to keep it crisp and vibrant. Use low-sodium soy sauce to control saltiness. For extra flavor, stir in toasted sesame oil before serving. Chicken thighs can be used instead of breasts with adjusted cooking time. Leftovers reheat well but avoid freezing to prevent mushy veggies and sauce separation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approxima
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 470
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 35
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