Slow Cooker Chicken and Broccoli
- Difficulty: Easy
- Makes: 6 portions
- Nutrition Facts (per serving): 1 of 6 servings | Calories: 476 | Total Fat: 16 g | Sat. Fat: 4 g | Carbs: 19 g | Dietary Fiber: 3 g | Sugar: 2 g | Protein: 63 g | Cholesterol: 269 mg | Sodium: 1135 mg
- Total Time: 4 hr 10 min | Hands-On: 10 min
Whip up this irresistible slow cooker chicken and broccoli tonighttender, flavorful bites in a savory Asian-inspired sauce that'll have your family racing to the table. Minimal prep, maximum wow!
Ingredients
- 12 boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-size pieces
- Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
- 2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, chopped
- 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce
- 4 garlic cloves, chopped
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped roughly
- Cooked rice, for serving
- 4 green onions, sliced, for garnish
- Sesame seeds, for garnish
Special equipment: a slow cooker
Instructions
- Sprinkle the chicken thigh pieces lightly with salt and black pepper, then add them to your slow cooker. Dust with the five-spice powder. In a small mixing bowl, combine the chicken broth, soy sauce, ginger, sriracha, and garlic. Pour the mixture over the chicken. Cover and cook on high for 3 hours and 30 minuteslet the flavors meld into pure magic!
- At the 3.5-hour mark, whisk the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water until smooth. Stir it in with the sesame oil, then toss in the broccoli florets and red bell pepper. Cover and cook on high for another 30 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning for that perfect kick.
- Serve hot over fluffy cooked rice, garnished with sliced green onions and sesame seeds. Your easy weeknight hero is readydig in and savor every bite!
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