Are you on the hunt for the perfect weeknight meal? One that fills the house with a gorgeous aroma and pleases everyone, yet demands very little of your time and energy? We certainly understand that challenge. When life gets hectic, finding the time for a proper home-cooked dinner can feel like a tall order. That’s precisely why we’re so excited to share our solution: this fantastic Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken Veggies recipe. It’s the ultimate ‘set and forget’ dish, providing a delicious and wholesome meal that’s ready when you are.

The beauty of this recipe lies in its elegant simplicity. We combine succulent chicken and a vibrant mix of vegetables, all slow-cooked in a wonderfully sticky and savoury honey garlic sauce. Your slow cooker takes care of everything, allowing the flavours to develop and deepen over a few hours. The result is a complete, nourishing meal waiting for you at the end of a long day. Let’s get started and show you how to make this a new go-to in your household.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Effortless Preparation, Incredible Taste: We adore this recipe because it’s a true ‘dump and go’ meal. A mere 15 minutes of preparation is all it takes before the slow cooker takes over. The sauce, made from common kitchen ingredients, develops a deep, satisfying flavour that gives the impression you’ve been cooking all day.
• All-in-One Convenience: This dish has it all: lean protein, plenty of vegetables, and a delicious sauce to bring it all together. We’ve created it to be a complete, balanced meal in a single pot, which translates to minimal washing-up and maximum relaxation time for you.
• Wonderfully Adaptable: Feel free to adjust this recipe to match your family’s preferences or to use up vegetables from your crisper drawer. You can substitute chicken thighs for breasts or add different veg like sugar snap peas, broccoli, or baby corn. It’s remarkably flexible.
• Ideal for Meal Prepping: The leftovers from this dish are superb. In fact, the flavours meld and become even richer the next day, making it an excellent choice for weekday lunches. Just portion it up with some quinoa or rice for an easy, healthy meal on the go.
• A Hit with the Whole Family: The classic sweet and savoury notes of honey and garlic appeal to all ages. Its comforting and mild flavour profile makes it a reliable success story, even for those with particular palates.

Ingredients

• boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• red bell pepper
• yellow bell pepper
• red onion
• broccoli florets
• low-sodium soy sauce
• fresh ginger
• rice vinegar
• sesame oil
• spring onions
• toasted sesame seeds

Mastering Your Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken Veggies

Putting together this delightful Crockpot Meal couldn’t be simpler. We’ll walk you through the process to guarantee succulent chicken, crisp-tender vegetables, and a rich, glossy sauce with every attempt. The secret to success lies in how you layer the ingredients and manage the timing.

Step 1: Prepare the Honey Garlic Sauce

The sauce is the soul of this recipe. In a bowl or a measuring jug, simply whisk together the honey, low-sodium soy sauce, minced garlic, grated ginger, rice vinegar, and sesame oil until fully blended. This mixture provides a beautiful harmony of sweetness from the honey, a deep savoury note from the soy sauce, and a fragrant warmth from the ginger and garlic. It’s this blend that makes for the perfect Honey Garlic Chicken experience.

Step 2: Layer the Ingredients in the Slow Cooker

To begin, arrange the firmest vegetables at the base of the slow cooker pot. We suggest starting with the sliced carrots and red onion, as they need more time to cook and will become wonderfully tender. Position the chicken pieces in a single layer over the vegetables. Finally, pour the honey garlic sauce over everything, stirring lightly to ensure all the components are nicely coated.

Step 3: Let the Slow Cooker Work Its Magic

Place the lid firmly on your slow cooker and set it to LOW for 4-5 hours or HIGH for 2-3 hours. If possible, we always advocate for the low setting, as it yields exceptionally moist and tender chicken. Your home will soon be filled with a mouth-watering scent! Remember to avoid lifting the lid while it’s cooking, as this lets heat escape and can extend the cooking duration.

Step 4: Add the Finishing Touches

Approximately 30 minutes before it’s ready, you’ll add the final Chicken Veggies. Mix in the chopped bell peppers and broccoli florets. These vegetables cook more quickly, and adding them near the end helps them stay crisp-tender and retain their bright, beautiful colour.

This is also the perfect moment to thicken the sauce. Create a slurry by mixing the cornflour with cold water in a small bowl until smooth. Pour this mixture into the slow cooker and stir gently. Replace the lid and allow it to cook for the remaining half an hour. You’ll see the sauce transform into a lovely, thick glaze that generously coats every ingredient.

Tips for Success and Variations

To ensure you create the very best Slow Cooker Chicken every time, we’ve compiled some of our top tips and suggestions for customising the dish.

Choosing Your Ingredients

• Chicken: Although we use chicken breasts in this recipe, boneless, skinless chicken thighs are also an excellent choice. Their slightly higher fat content ensures they stay particularly juicy and tender throughout the slow cooking time.
• Vegetables: Don’t hesitate to experiment with the veg! Courgettes, mushrooms, sugar snap peas, or baby corn all make wonderful additions. Simply be mindful to add any softer vegetables later in the cooking process. For a different but equally delicious one-pot dish, have a look at our Garlic Butter Chicken And Veggies.
• The Sauce: If you fancy a bit of warmth, a pinch of red chilli flakes will do the trick. For those who are fans of honey-based marinades, you might also like the unique taste of our well-loved Baked Honey Dijon Chicken Recipe.

Serving Suggestions

While this dish is a satisfying meal by itself, it pairs beautifully with a base of fluffy rice (white or brown), quinoa, or egg noodles to absorb every last drop of the flavourful sauce. For a perfect finish, we recommend garnishing with freshly chopped spring onions and a scattering of toasted sesame seeds right before serving to add texture and a burst of freshness.

FAQ

A Perfect Dinner, Every Time

And there you have our straightforward, delicious, and entirely fuss-free recipe for Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken Veggies. We are confident it will earn a regular spot on your weekly menu. It truly is the ideal solution for those hectic days when you want a nourishing, home-cooked meal without any hassle. The blend of tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and that irresistible sauce offers pure comfort and satisfaction.

We hope you feel inspired to adapt this recipe to your own tastes. Try out different vegetable combinations or tweak the sauce to find what your family loves best. Be sure to save or pin this recipe so you can easily find it again. If you make it, we would be delighted to hear how you got on in the comments section – we always enjoy your feedback!

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Prep: 15 mins
Cook: 4 hours
Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs (680g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 2 medium carrots, sliced
• 1 large red onion, sliced
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
• 1 head of broccoli, cut into florets
• For the Honey Garlic Sauce:
• 1/2 cup honey
• 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
• 5 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• For the Slurry & Garnish:
• 2 tablespoons cornflour (cornstarch)
• 3 tablespoons cold water
• 2 spring onions, chopped
• 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

Instructions

1. Prepare the Sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together the honey, low-sodium soy sauce, minced garlic, grated ginger, rice vinegar, and sesame oil until well combined.
2. Layer in Slow Cooker: Place the sliced carrots and red onion at the bottom of the slow cooker. Arrange the chicken pieces in a single layer over the vegetables. Pour the prepared honey garlic sauce evenly over the chicken and vegetables.
3. Cook: Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 4-5 hours or on HIGH for 2-3 hours. The chicken should be cooked through and tender. Avoid lifting the lid during cooking.
4. Add Final Vegetables & Thicken: About 30 minutes before serving, add the chopped bell peppers and broccoli florets to the slow cooker. In a separate small bowl, whisk the cornflour and cold water together to create a smooth slurry. Stir the slurry into the slow cooker.
5. Finish Cooking: Replace the lid and continue to cook for the final 30 minutes, allowing the vegetables to become crisp-tender and the sauce to thicken into a glaze.
6. Serve: Garnish with freshly chopped spring onions and toasted sesame seeds. Serve hot over rice or quinoa if desired.

Nutrition (per serving):
Calories: 490 kcal,
Carbs: 50 g,
Protein: 56 g,
Fat: 7 g