Description
Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken and Veggies is a hassle-free, flavorful meal perfect for busy evenings or family gatherings. This dish features tender chicken breasts paired with colorful vegetables, all simmered in a rich honey garlic sauce that creates an explosion of sweet and savory flavors. Effortless to prepare, simply set your ingredients in the slow cooker and let it work its magic while you go about your day. Serve it over rice, quinoa, or in lettuce wraps for a versatile dining experience that will delight both children and adults alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup honey
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon grated ginger
- 1 bell pepper (chopped)
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup carrots (sliced)
- 1 cup snap peas
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts at the bottom of your slow cooker.
- In a mixing bowl, combine honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Mix well.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken ensuring even coverage.
- Add chopped bell pepper, broccoli florets, sliced carrots, and snap peas to the slow cooker; stir gently to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper as desired.
- Cover and cook on low for about 6 hours or until chicken is tender.
- For a thicker sauce, mix cornstarch with water about 30 minutes before serving and stir into the slow cooker.
- Shred the chicken in the slow cooker using two forks before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 31g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 75mg