This slow cooker chicken and vegetables recipe is a healthy, stir-fry inspired crockpot chicken one-pot meal. Chicken thighs or breasts slow cook along with vegetables like bell peppers, carrots, and broccoli. This Asian-inspired flavor is perfect for a tasty dinner with minimal effort. Instructions to make this this low-carb, paleo, Whole30 compatible chicken and veggies recipe in the Instant Pot are also included.
Ingredients For Slow Cooker Chicken and Veggies
- Chicken Breasts Or Thighs
- Onion
- Garlic
- Bell Pepper
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Sesame Oil
- Coconut Aminos
- Water
- Rice Vinegar
- Seasonings: salt, pepper, ground ginger
How To Make Slow Cooker Chicken and Veggies
- Add all the ingredients except the broccoli to the slow cooker. Stir to mix well.
- Cook HIGH 2-3 hours or LOW 4-6.
- Add broccoli and cook an additional 30 minutes.
- Turn on the pressure cooker and select sauté. When hot, add the oil, onion, and bell pepper & cook 3-5 minutes or until veggies are soft. Add garlic and cook an additional minute. Turn off the pressure cooker.
- Add chicken, coconut aminos, water, rice vinegar, bell peppers, onion, carrots, ginger, salt, and pepper to the slow cooker. Stir to mix well.
- Close lid and seal valve. Set high pressure and cook for 5 minutes. When cooking time is complete, quick release the pressure.
FAQs & Tips
Using a homemade sauce
The star of this recipe is the homemade teriyaki inspired sauce. The sauce makes is what I call the trifecta: low-carb, paleo, & whole30 compliant. Whole30 and paleo means there is no added sugar of any sort.
What cut of chicken should you use?
For the chicken you will want to go with boneless, skinless chicken. Whether you use chicken thighs or breasts is up to you. The food will not be fully submerged in the sauce when it starts cooking. Trust me, there’s more than enough sauce.
How do you serve this?
Rice is the good choice for this stir-fry inspired dish. Other suggestions include pasta, tortillas, or eat it as-is plated. Don’t forget to pour the sauce from the slow cooker or Instant Pot on top of the food before serving.
How do you store leftovers?
Store leftover slow cooker chicken and vegetables in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
What size slow cooker should you use?
I used a 6-quart slow cooker or Instant Pot.
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PrintSlow Cooker Chicken and Vegetables
This slow cooker chicken and vegetables recipe is a healthy, stir-fry inspired crockpot chicken one-pot meal. Chicken thighs or breasts slow cook along with vegetables like bell peppers, carrots, and broccoli. This Asian-inspired flavor is perfect for a tasty dinner with minimal effort. Instructions to make this this low-carb, paleo, Whole30 compatible chicken and veggies recipe in the Instant Pot are also included.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Total Time: 4 hours 5 mins
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless chicken thighs or breasts
- 2 bell peppers, chopped
- 1 medium-size onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 medium-size carrots, chopped
- 1 small head of broccoli, broken into florets
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil (for Instant Pot)
- 1/2 cup coconut aminos (or low-sodium soy sauce)
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients except the broccoli to the slow cooker. Stir to mix well.
- Cook HIGH 2-3 hours or LOW 4-6.
- Add broccoli and cook an additional 30 minutes.
- Turn on the pressure cooker and select sauté. When hot, add the oil, onion, and bell pepper & cook 3-5 minutes or until veggies are soft. Add garlic and cook an additional minute. Turn off the pressure cooker.
- Add chicken, coconut aminos, water, rice vinegar, bell peppers, onion, carrots, ginger, salt, and pepper to the slow cooker. Stir to mix well.
- Close lid and seal valve. Set high pressure and cook for 5 minutes. When cooking time is complete, quick release the pressure.
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23 thoughts on “Slow Cooker Chicken and Vegetables”
I made this recipe last night, and it turned out amazing! The flavors blended so well, and it was so easy to prepare. Thank you for sharing such a healthy and delicious meal idea! I’ll definitely be putting this in my regular rotation.
I have a bag of frozen ‘Asian style’ veggies in the freezer that I’d like to use in place of the broccoli. Any suggestions about when and how to add them, i.e., frozen/thawed, would be appreciated. I also have some fresh veggies, like snow peas. Would I add them in the last 30 minutes like the broccoli?
Amazing! So easy to make and packed with flavor. I love how healthy it is too—definitely a new favorite in our house!
I just made this slow cooker chicken and veggies recipe, and it turned out amazing! The flavors melded perfectly, and it was so easy to prepare. I loved how the video walked me through each step. Thanks for sharing such a delicious and healthy meal idea!
You convinced me finally to get a slow cooker. This was the 2nd recipe I tried. Easy & good! I used thighs.
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Have been looking for new recipes to try and this was looks delicious 🙂
I made this for tonight’s dinner. It was so good. My husband and I both loved it. Thanks so much for this! I will definitely be trying more of your recipes.
This was great & eally simple to make. Thanks for sharing!!
I love how simple this recipe was!
This was wonderful!! Loved how simple it was to throw together
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This is very easy !! and perfect for a light Dinner !!
This turned out to be delicious! I only had one pound of chicken, so I added 1 pound of cubed tofu. I cooked it for 2.5 hours on high, but I think 2 would have been fine, because the breast was a little dry but still delicious. Thanks!
Never thought you could do stir fry in a slow cooker but alas I have learnt something new. I loved it!
I really enjoyed this a recipe. It was quick and easy to make. Now that summer is here I don’t want to spend a lot of time in the kitchen.
Even my kids liked htis!
I served this with some saffron rice and naan. So good!
I love eating chicken than any kind of meat, so I knew I would like this recipe.
I’d have to replace chicken with something, but the recipe is great!
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This looks so good I’m definitely trying! My family and i love a good stir fry! You ‘ve got a new fan
I promises to get a slow cooker and me delicious dinners for my family & I finally did after you sent this to your newsletter. It saved so much time and effort!. Super yum but I think I overcooked my chicken.
Ooo thank you for this. I am so pinned