Slow Cooker Chicken in Sauce
Transform dinner into a savory masterpiece with this Slow Cooker Chicken in Sauce! Featuring tender boneless, skinless chicken breasts simmered to perfection in a rich, flavorful sauce made from chicken broth, soy sauce, honey, tomato paste, and aromatic garlic, this recipe is a true crowd-pleaser. Enhanced with the earthy warmth of dried oregano and paprika, the dish is perfectly balanced with a hint of sweetness and umami. A cornstarch slurry added toward the end ensures the sauce achieves a silky, luxurious texture, making every bite irresistible. Prep takes just 10 minutes, and your slow cooker does the rest, making it an ideal recipe for busy weeknights or lazy weekends. Serve over fluffy rice, creamy mashed potatoes, or roasted vegetables for a complete meal. Don’t forget an optional garnish of fresh parsley for a pop of color and freshness! Perfect for family dinners or meal prep, this dish is as versatile as it is delicious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 0.25 cup soy sauce
- 0.25 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 3 cloves minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Place the boneless, skinless chicken breasts in the bottom of the slow cooker in an even layer.
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the chicken broth, soy sauce, honey, tomato paste, minced garlic, dried oregano, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until the ingredients are fully incorporated.
Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken, ensuring all pieces are coated evenly.
Cover the slow cooker with its lid and set it to cook on LOW for 6-7 hours or on HIGH for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is tender and fully cooked (internal temperature of 165°F or 74°C).
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water until smooth to create a slurry for thickening the sauce.
About 30 minutes before the cooking time is up, add the cornstarch slurry to the slow cooker. Stir gently to combine it with the sauce.
Cover and let the sauce thicken as the slow cooker finishes cooking.
Once done, carefully remove the chicken breasts from the slow cooker. Slice or shred the chicken as preferred, then return it to the sauce in the slow cooker.
Serve the chicken and sauce hot over cooked rice, mashed potatoes, or steamed vegetables.
Optional: Garnish with freshly chopped parsley for added color and flavor before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1497 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 25.8 g | 33% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.1 g | 36% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 592 mg | 197% | |
| Sodium | 4761 mg | 207% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 79.6 g | 29% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.3 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 54.0 g | ||
| Protein | 227.1 g | 454% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 156 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 10.3 mg | 57% | |
| Potassium | 2684 mg | 57% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
