Dump frozen broccoli and chicken pieces in the pot and mix with 2 pantry staples. You get a sticky, savory meal so delicious your family will think you ordered out.
This 4-ingredient slow cooker teriyaki chicken and broccoli is one of those toss-it-in-and-walk-away dinners that makes busy nights feel easy. You literally dump frozen broccoli and diced chicken breasts into the slow cooker, stir in two pantry staples, and let it bubble away until everything is tender and coated in a sticky, savory sauce. It tastes like your favorite takeout, but it’s made at home with simple ingredients you probably already have on hand.
Serve this teriyaki chicken and broccoli over hot cooked white rice, brown rice, or microwaveable jasmine rice to soak up all that glossy sauce. It’s also great over noodles or cauliflower rice if you’re watching carbs. Add sliced green onions or a sprinkle of sesame seeds on top if you have them, and maybe some egg rolls or a simple side salad to round out the meal. For kids, serve the chicken and broccoli in a divided plate with rice on the side so they can mix as they like.
4-Ingredient Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken and Broccoli
Servings: 4
Ingredients
1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced into 1-inch pieces 4 cups frozen broccoli florets 3/4 cup bottled teriyaki sauce 1/4 cup honey
Directions
Place the diced chicken breasts into the bottom of a 4- to 6-quart slow cooker, spreading them out in an even layer.
Add the frozen broccoli florets right on top of the chicken. There is no need to thaw them first; they can go in straight from the bag.
In a small bowl or measuring cup, whisk together the teriyaki sauce and honey until smooth and well combined. This is your sticky, savory sauce.
Pour the teriyaki-honey mixture evenly over the chicken and frozen broccoli. Use a spoon to gently stir everything together so the sauce lightly coats the chicken pieces and vegetables. The mixture should look like raw diced chicken and bright green frozen broccoli tossed in a glossy sauce inside the slow cooker.
Cover the slow cooker with the lid and cook on LOW for 3 1/2 to 4 1/2 hours, or on HIGH for 2 to 2 1/2 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender and the broccoli is hot and just soft. Avoid lifting the lid too often so the heat stays in.
Once done, give everything a good stir so the chicken and broccoli are evenly coated in the thickened, sticky teriyaki sauce. Taste and adjust with a little extra honey or a splash more teriyaki sauce if you want it sweeter or saltier.
Serve the teriyaki chicken and broccoli hot over rice or noodles, spooning extra sauce over the top.
Variations & Tips
If your crew likes extra saucy meals, add up to 1/4 cup more teriyaki sauce and 2 tablespoons more honey before cooking. For a slightly thicker, stickier sauce, stir together 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 2 tablespoons cold water and mix it into the slow cooker during the last 20–30 minutes on HIGH. For picky eaters who aren’t sure about broccoli, keep some of the frozen florets out and steam them separately so you can control how much goes on each plate; or swap in mixed frozen vegetables for more color. You can also use chicken thighs instead of breasts for a richer, more forgiving cut—just trim and dice them the same way. To make it a little lighter, use a reduced-sodium teriyaki sauce and cut the honey back to 2–3 tablespoons, then taste at the end and adjust. If your family enjoys a little heat, stir in a pinch of red pepper flakes or a drizzle of sriracha right before serving. Leftovers reheat well for lunches the next day; store them in an airtight container in the fridge and warm gently in the microwave with a splash of water if the sauce gets too thick.
