Description
An easy and flavorful crockpot recipe for teriyaki chicken, perfect for busy days. Serve it over rice or noodles with broccoli for a healthy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breasts
- 1 cup teriyaki sauce
- 1 cup broccoli florets (optional)
- 2 cups rice or noodles for serving
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (for garnish)
- Green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts in the crockpot.
- Pour the teriyaki sauce over the chicken, ensuring it is well coated.
- If using, add the broccoli florets.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 4 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
- Remove the chicken, shred it with two forks, and return it to the crockpot to mix with the sauce.
- Serve over rice or noodles, garnished with sesame seeds and chopped green onions.
Notes
Use frozen chicken breasts if you forget to thaw them. You can also adjust the amount of teriyaki sauce based on your taste. Adding other vegetables like carrots or bell peppers can enhance the dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: crockpot, teriyaki chicken, easy recipes, busy weeknight meals, healthy dinner