5 from 4 votes
Crock Pot Chicken and Broccoli
This Crock Pot Chicken and Broccoli makes dinnertime a breeze. This healthy slow cooker recipe is loaded with flavor and easy to make.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
4 hrs
Total Time
4 hrs 15 mins
Servings:
6
Calories:
254 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Chinese
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken breast
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 2 Tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 Tablespoons water cold
- 1 Tablespoon sesame seeds
- 2 talks green onions diced
For the Sauce:
- 2/3 cup water
- 1/3 cup soy sauce reduced-sodium
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 Tablespoon garlic minced
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil toasted
Instructions
- Whisk together the sauce ingredients in a medium size mixing bowl.
- Place the chicken breasts in a crock pot and pour the sauce on top.
- Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours.
- In a small bowl, stir together the cornstarch and cold water. Stir this mixture into the crock pot and add in the broccoli florets.
- Cover and cook on high for 30-40 minutes until the broccoli and chicken are cooked through (internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit).
- Remove the chicken and roughly shred it into bite size pieces.
- Stir the chicken and broccoli into the sauce in the crock pot.
- Serve over rice topped with the sesame seeds and green onions. Enjoy!
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Notes
- Refrigerate any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5-6 days.
Nutrition Information
Calories
254kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
35g
(70%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
(12%)
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Trans Fat
0.02g
(1%)
Cholesterol
97mg
(32%)
Sodium
705mg
(29%)
Potassium
780mg
(17%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
394IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
44mg
(49%)
Calcium
54mg
(5%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 254
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 254kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 35g | 70% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 97mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 705mg | 29% |
| Potassium | 780mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 394IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 44mg | 49% |
| Calcium | 54mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.