Easy 4-Ingredient Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken and Broccoli
If you’re looking for an easy slow cooker teriyaki chicken and broccoli recipe, this 4-ingredient dinner is about to become your new weeknight favorite. Made with tender chicken breast, frozen broccoli, bottled teriyaki sauce, and honey, this crockpot teriyaki chicken delivers that sticky, savory takeout flavor without the extra cost or effort.
This is the ultimate dump-and-go slow cooker meal: just add everything to the crockpot, set it, and let it cook into a glossy, family-friendly dinner everyone will love.
Why You’ll Love This Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken
Only 4 simple ingredients
Perfect for busy weeknights
Tastes like Chinese takeout at home
Kid-friendly and customizable
Great for meal prep and leftovers
This healthy slow cooker chicken and broccoli recipe uses frozen vegetables, making it budget-friendly and super convenient. No chopping extra veggies or complicated steps required.
Servings: 4
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 2–4 hours
Ingredients
1½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
4 cups frozen broccoli florets
¾ cup bottled teriyaki sauce
¼ cup honey
Instructions
Add the chicken
Place diced chicken breasts in an even layer at the bottom of a 4–6 quart slow cooker.
Add frozen broccoli
Pour frozen broccoli directly over the chicken. No need to thaw.
Make the sticky teriyaki sauce
In a small bowl, whisk together teriyaki sauce and honey until smooth.
Combine and cook
Pour the sauce over the chicken and broccoli. Gently stir to coat.
Cover and cook:
LOW for 3½–4½ hours
HIGH for 2–2½ hours
Chicken should be fully cooked and tender, and broccoli just softened.
Stir and serve
Stir well so everything is coated in the thick, glossy sauce. Serve hot over rice, noodles, or cauliflower rice.
Serving Ideas:
This slow cooker chicken and broccoli with rice pairs perfectly with:
Steamed white or brown rice
Jasmine rice
Lo mein noodles
Cauliflower rice (low-carb option)
Top with sliced green onions or sesame seeds for extra flavor and presentation.
Tips for the Best Crockpot Teriyaki Chicken
For extra sauce: Add ¼ cup more teriyaki sauce + 2 tablespoons honey.
For thicker sauce: Mix 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 2 tablespoons cold water. Stir into the slow cooker during the last 20–30 minutes on HIGH.
Use chicken thighs: For juicier, more forgiving meat.
Make it lighter: Use reduced-sodium teriyaki sauce and reduce honey to 2–3 tablespoons.
Add heat: Stir in red pepper flakes or a drizzle of sriracha before serving.
Meal Prep & Storage
This easy crockpot chicken recipe stores beautifully:
Refrigerate in an airtight container up to 4 days
Reheat in the microwave with a splash of water
Great for work lunches and batch cooking
