Easy Slow Cooker Chicken and Veggies
A simple and healthy slow cooker recipe for tender chicken and colorful vegetables, perfect for a weeknight meal.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 pound baby carrots
- 1 pound broccoli florets
- 0.5 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- In a small bowl, mix together olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt.
- Place chicken breasts in the bottom of your slow cooker.
- Pour the chicken broth over the chicken.
- Arrange the baby carrots around the chicken.
- Sprinkle the seasoning mixture over the chicken and carrots.
- Cover and cook on low for 4 hours or on high for 2-3 hours, or until chicken is cooked through.
- During the last 30 minutes of cooking, add the broccoli florets to the slow cooker.
- Cover and continue to cook until broccoli is tender-crisp.
- Remove chicken from slow cooker, shred it with two forks, and return it to the pot. Stir to combine with vegetables.
- Serve hot.
Notes
This recipe is very adaptable. Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers, zucchini, or sweet potatoes. For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes.