Description
Hearty Pioneer Woman Slow Cooker Chicken and Rice delivers comfort through tender chicken nestled in creamy, herb-infused rice. Midwest-inspired simplicity creates a soul-warming meal that welcomes families around the dinner table with minimal effort and maximum flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 12 chicken thighs, boneless and skinless, cut into chunks
Vegetables:
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 red bell pepper, coarsely chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, chopped
- 4 scallions, sliced, for garnish
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 2 cups chicken stock, low-sodium
- ½ cup soy sauce, low-sodium
- 1 teaspoon five-spice powder
- 1 tablespoon sriracha
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil, toasted
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Sesame seeds, for garnish
- Cooked rice, for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the protein by thoroughly coating chicken pieces with a robust blend of salt, black pepper, and aromatic five-spice powder. Transfer the seasoned chunks directly into the slow cooker.
- Craft a vibrant sauce by vigorously whisking together 1 cup (240 milliliters) chicken stock, 3 tablespoons soy sauce, minced fresh ginger, sriracha, and crushed garlic until the mixture achieves a harmonious consistency.
- Cascade the sauce evenly over the chicken, ensuring complete coverage within the slow cooker’s interior.
- Secure the lid and initiate cooking on high temperature for 3 hours and 30 minutes, allowing the chicken to become exceptionally tender and fully infused with flavor.
- Create a silky thickening agent by blending 2 tablespoons cornstarch with 2 tablespoons cold water until smooth. Incorporate this slurry and toasted sesame oil into the cooking liquid.
- Introduce broccoli florets and diced red bell peppers into the slow cooker. Continue cooking on high for an additional 30 minutes, allowing vegetables to soften and sauce to reach a rich, glossy consistency.
- Perform a final taste assessment, adjusting seasonings as needed. Elegantly plate the aromatic chicken and vegetables atop steamed rice.
- Elevate the presentation by garnishing with thinly sliced scallions and a delicate sprinkle of sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
- Elevate your dinner game with this effortless slow cooker chicken masterpiece that delivers restaurant-quality flavor with minimal kitchen work.
- Infuse authentic Asian-inspired complexity through five-spice powder, transforming ordinary chicken into a mouthwatering culinary experience.
- Create a rich umami foundation using chicken stock and soy sauce that penetrates every tender bite with incredible depth.
- Transform your sauce using a professional cornstarch slurry technique, achieving that glossy, restaurant-style consistency home cooks crave.
- Boost nutrition and visual appeal with vibrant broccoli and red bell peppers, adding fresh crunch and color to your final presentation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg