Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of slow cooker chicken, perfect for cozy evenings and family gatherings. This dish features tender, juicy chicken infused with a blend of spices and fresh vegetables, creating a delightful experience that will have everyone coming back for seconds. Effortlessly made in your slow cooker, this recipe is an ideal solution for busy weeknights while guaranteeing satisfaction in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 medium sweet onion, finely chopped
- 2 bell peppers (red and yellow), chopped
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce or tamari
- 2 tbsp honey or brown sugar
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by washing and chopping the vegetables. Mince the garlic and dice the onion finely.
- If desired, sear the chicken breasts in a skillet over medium-high heat for about 3-4 minutes on each side to enhance flavor.
- Add chopped onions and bell peppers to the bottom of the slow cooker. Place seared or unseared chicken on top.
- Sprinkle minced garlic and spices over the chicken.
- Pour low-sodium chicken broth over the mixture until just submerged.
- Whisk together soy sauce and honey; drizzle over the chicken.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 100mg