Description
Indulge in the simplicity and flavor of this Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken and Veggies Recipe, perfect for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings. This dish combines tender chicken breasts with a medley of fresh vegetables, all enveloped in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce. With minimal prep time, you can set it in your slow cooker and go about your day while the flavors meld beautifully. Serve it over rice or quinoa for a complete meal that not only satisfies but also packs a nutritional punch. Enjoy leftovers that taste even better the next day!
Ingredients
- 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 sliced carrots
- 1 cup snap peas
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts at the bottom of the slow cooker.
- In a mixing bowl, combine honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, and grated ginger until well mixed.
- Pour the mixture over the chicken to coat evenly.
- Add chopped bell pepper, broccoli florets, sliced carrots, and snap peas; stir gently to distribute.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours.
- For a thicker sauce, mix cornstarch with water about 30 minutes before serving; add to slow cooker and stir.
- Shred chicken with two forks directly in the slow cooker; mix everything together before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: General
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 29g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg