Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Recipe for Busy Weeknights
Experience the delight of a home-cooked meal without the hassle! This Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Recipe transforms simple ingredients into tender, savory chicken that practically melts in your mouth. Perfect for busy weeknights, it’s a nutritious dish that will impress family and friends alike while giving you more time to relax.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 2 bell peppers, chopped (red or yellow)
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1/4 cup ketchup
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by chopping the veggies and mincing the garlic.
- Layer the chicken breasts at the bottom of your slow cooker.
- Add the sliced onion and chopped bell peppers over the chicken.
- In a bowl, combine soy sauce, honey, ketchup, and minced garlic; whisk until blended.
- Pour the sauce evenly over the chicken and veggies.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours until chicken is tender.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (about 6 oz)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: - Feel free to substitute turkey for chicken or add your favorite vegetables. - For an extra kick, include spicy peppers or a splash of lemon juice. - Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.