Crockpot Chicken and Broccoli

If your week feels like a nonstop sprint (work, errands, laundry that multiplies), Crockpot Chicken and Broccoli is about to become your dinnertime safety net. It’s saucy, cozy, and tastes like you tried way harder than you actually did—which is my favorite kind of meal.

This is the kind of recipe that lets you toss everything in the slow cooker, live your life, and come back to a sweet-savory glaze that smells like a takeout craving got its act together. And yes… it’s picky-eater friendly and meal-prep friendly. We love a double win.

Why You’ll Love This Crockpot Chicken and Broccoli

• Set-it-and-forget-it comfort. The crockpot does the heavy lifting while you do literally anything else.
• That sticky, glossy sauce. Soy sauce + brown sugar + hoisin = sweet-savory magic.
• Broccoli that isn’t sad. We add it at the end so it stays tender-crisp, not mushy.
• Easy to stretch. Serve it over rice, noodles, or cauliflower rice to feed a crowd (or future-you).
• Tastes like your favorite takeout… without the “Where did my money go?” moment.

Ingredients You’ll Need

Here’s everything for your Crockpot Chicken and Broccoli:

• 3 chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 6 cups broccoli, cut into bite-sized pieces
• Green onions and sesame seeds for garnish (optional)

A quick note from my kitchen

If you’re using regular soy sauce and you’re sensitive to salt, you may want to serve this with plain rice to balance it out. If you have low-sodium soy sauce, even better—your taste buds will still throw a party.

How to Make Crockpot Chicken and Broccoli

Step 1: Season the chicken

Cut your chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces. Sprinkle on the garlic powder, onion powder, pepper, and paprika. Toss it around so everything gets coated.

Step 2: Mix the sauce right in the crockpot

In the crockpot, whisk together:

• chicken broth
• soy sauce
• brown sugar
• sesame oil
• hoisin sauce

Add the seasoned chicken and toss so it’s covered in that beautiful sauce.

Step 3: Slow cook until tender

Cover and cook:

• LOW for 4 to 5 hours, or
• HIGH for 2 to 3 hours

You’ll know it’s ready when the chicken is tender and cooked through.

Step 4: Thicken the sauce

Scoop out 1/4 cup of the sauce and whisk it with the cornstarch until smooth. (No lumps allowed—this isn’t gravy class.)

Pour it back into the crockpot and stir. The sauce will start turning glossy and thick as it heats.

Step 5: Add the broccoli at the end

Place the broccoli on top, cover, and cook on HIGH for about 20 minutes, until the broccoli is tender-crisp and the sauce is thickened.

Step 6: Serve and make it pretty (optional but fun)

Spoon it over rice, noodles, or cauliflower rice. Add green onions and sesame seeds if you want that “I totally planned this” look.

My Best Tips for Saucy, Tender Success

• Don’t add the broccoli too early. Unless you like broccoli that has the texture of a soft sweater. Add it at the end for the best bite.
• Cut chicken evenly. Similar-sized pieces cook at the same speed. No dry bits, no undercooked surprises.
• Want extra sauce? Double the sauce ingredients (broth, soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, hoisin) and keep the cornstarch the same at first. Add a little more slurry only if needed.
• Sauce too thick? Add a splash of broth. Think of it as “extra comfort waiting to happen.”
• Sauce too thin? Mix 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 1 tablespoon cold water and stir it in. Give it 10 minutes on HIGH.

A Little Real-Life Story From Me

This Crockpot Chicken and Broccoli saved me during one of those weeks where my to-do list had its own to-do list. You know the vibe: you open the fridge, stare into the void, and consider cereal for dinner… again.

I threw this in the slow cooker, went back to chaos, and later my kitchen smelled like a cozy, savory hug. Dinner was done, everyone ate it, and I didn’t have to wash five pans. That’s what I call a win you can taste.

FAQs About Crockpot Chicken and Broccoli

Dinner Just Got Easier

Some recipes are fancy. This one is faithful. When the day is long and the energy is low, Crockpot Chicken and Broccoli shows up like a dependable friend who brings snacks and doesn’t judge your messy kitchen.

Make it once, and I’m willing to bet it’ll land on your “repeat forever” list—because warm, saucy comfort that cooks itself is exactly what busy nights need.

Keep the Cozy Cooking Going

• If you loved the sweet-savory vibe in this Crockpot Chicken and Broccoli, you’ll probably also enjoy Slow Cooker Hoisin Chicken Recipe for another sticky, flavor-packed dinner night.
• Want something just as easy but extra comfy and creamy? Try Crockpot Cheesy Chicken Broccoli Rice—it’s basically a warm blanket in a bowl.
• Craving noodles with that takeout-style feel? Bookmark Crockpot Chicken Lo Mein for the next time you want “restaurant vibes” without leaving the house.
• And for a fresh, zingy switch-up (still weeknight-friendly!), don’t miss Crockpot Cilantro Lime Chicken—so good in bowls, salads, or wrapped up in tortillas.

Before you go: if you made this recipe, I’d love to hear how it turned out! Please leave a star rating ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ and a quick review—your feedback helps other busy home cooks find their new favorite dinner.

Crockpot Chicken and Broccoli

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• Author: Mounia
• Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
• Yield: 4 servings 1x

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Crockpot Chicken and Broccoli is a cozy, takeout-style dinner made easy. Tender chicken cooks low and slow in a savory-sweet sauce, finished with crisp broccoli and served over rice for a family-friendly meal.

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Ingredients

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• 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces

• 1 teaspoon garlic powder

• 1 teaspoon onion powder

• 1 teaspoon black pepper

• 1 teaspoon paprika

• 1 cup chicken broth

• 1/2 cup soy sauce

• 1/4 cup brown sugar

• 1 tablespoon sesame oil

• 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce

• 1/4 cup cornstarch

• 6 cups broccoli florets, bite-sized

• Green onions, for garnish (optional)

• Sesame seeds, for garnish (optional)

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Instructions

1. Season the chicken pieces with garlic powder, onion powder, pepper, and paprika.

2. In the crockpot, whisk together chicken broth, soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, and hoisin sauce.

3. Add the seasoned chicken and toss to coat evenly.

4. Cover and cook on LOW for 4–5 hours or HIGH for 2–3 hours, until chicken is tender.

5. Remove 1/4 cup of the cooking sauce and whisk with cornstarch until smooth.

6. Pour the slurry back into the crockpot and stir to combine.

7. Add the broccoli on top, cover, and cook on HIGH for 20 minutes, until broccoli is tender-crisp and sauce thickens.

8. Serve hot over rice, noodles, or cauliflower rice. Garnish if desired.

Notes

Add broccoli at the end to keep it bright and crisp.

For extra sauce, double the sauce ingredients (leave cornstarch the same at first).

Low-sodium soy sauce helps control saltiness.

Great for meal prep—flavors get even better the next day.

• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 4 hours
• Category: Dinner
• Method: Slow Cooker
• Cuisine: Asian-Inspired

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1 Serving
• Calories: 420 kcal
• Sugar: 14 g
• Sodium: 980 mg
• Fat: 11 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
• Trans Fat: 0 g
• Carbohydrates: 34 g
• Fiber: 4 g
• Protein: 38 g
• Cholesterol: 95 mg