Slow Cooker Chicken and Vegetables: Crockpot Chicken Recipes
by Mr. B Cooks
This simple slow cooker chicken and vegetables recipe is perfect for busy weeknights when you want a nutritious, home-cooked meal without fuss. Succulent chicken breasts are combined with fresh broccoli, colourful bell peppers, and onions, all simmered together in crushed tomatoes until everything is tender and flavourful. It's a versatile one-pot dinner that's naturally low in effort but big on taste, making it ideal for families seeking healthy yet satisfying weekday suppers
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Ingredients
Main
- 700 g boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Consider browning briefly before adding for extra flavour
- 350 g broccoli florets
Add in the final 45 minutes of cooking
Keeps better texture when added late
- 300 g bell peppers, mixed colours, diced
- 200 g onion, diced
- 400 ml crushed tomatoes
Canned crushed tomatoes work perfectly
Seasoning
- 1 tsp salt
To taste
- ½ tsp black pepper
To taste
- 2 cloves garlic, minced or 1 tsp powder(optional)
Method
- 1
Prepare all vegetables: dice the onion and bell peppers, and cut broccoli into florets. If desired, season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
~10 mins - 2Optional step
Optional: Heat a small amount of oil in a frying pan and briefly brown the chicken breasts on each side for about 2 minutes per side to develop flavour. This step is optional but recommended.
~5 minsTip: Browning adds depth of flavour but is not essential
- 3
Add the diced onion and bell peppers to the slow cooker bowl. Pour the crushed tomatoes over the vegetables.
~5 mins - 4
Place the chicken breasts on top of the tomato and vegetable mixture. Season with salt, pepper, and garlic if using.
~3 mins - 5
Cover the slow cooker and cook on Low for 6 hours or High for 4 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
~6 hrsTip: Cooking time varies depending on your slow cooker model
- 6
Approximately 45 minutes before the end of cooking time, add the broccoli florets to the slow cooker and stir gently.
0Tip: This keeps the broccoli from becoming mushy
- 7
Once the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature 74°C / 165°F) and all vegetables are tender, the dish is ready to serve.
0Tip: Use a meat thermometer to check doneness if desired
Nutrition
Detailed nutritional information is coming soon.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, absolutely. Chicken thighs are slightly fattier and will remain moist throughout the long cooking time. They may take slightly longer, so allow an extra 30 minutes to an hour on Low setting. Thighs are actually excellent for slow cooking
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