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Enjoy a delicious and healthy slow cooker meal featuring tender chicken and a colorful mix of vegetables, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 cups broccoli florets fresh or frozen
  • 1 cup sliced carrots
  • 0.5 medium yellow onion chopped
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch optional, for thickening
  • 2 tablespoons cold water optional, for cornstarch slurry

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Combine the chicken pieces, sliced carrots, chopped onion, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper in your slow cooker.
  2. Pour in the low-sodium chicken broth, ensuring all ingredients are submerged as much as possible.
  3. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 4 to 6 hours, or on high for 2 to 3 hours, until the chicken is tender and fully cooked.
  4. During the last 30 minutes of cooking, stir in the broccoli florets. Cover and continue cooking until the broccoli is tender-crisp.
  5. If you prefer a thicker sauce, whisk together the cornstarch and cold water in a small bowl to create a slurry. Stir this slurry into the slow cooker during the last 15 minutes of cooking. Continue to cook until the sauce has thickened.
  6. Serve hot and enjoy your healthy slow cooker dinner!

Notes

This recipe is incredibly versatile. Feel free to swap out vegetables based on what you have on hand, such as adding bell peppers, zucchini, or green beans. You can also adjust the amount of seasoning to suit your personal taste preferences.